There are 6 ways to get from Miami to Virginia Beach by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Miami • 5h 12m
$139 - $448
Cheapest option
Train, train to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, fly, line 960 bus • 5h 42m
$95 - $441
4 alternative options
Train • 24h 9m
$156 - $246
Bus, train • 29h 3m
$219 - $295
Bus • 31h 9m
$120 - $180
Drive • 16h 12m
$95 - $140
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Virginia Beach is 800-232-4636.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 16h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Miami to Virginia Beach is to fly which costs $130 - $450 and takes 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Nw 6 St & 1 Av and arriving at Virginia Beach via Miami and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.
The distance between Miami and Virginia Beach is 809 miles. The road distance is 978.2 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Virginia Beach without a car is to train which takes 24h 9m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Miami to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Miami to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami station.
The best way to get from Miami to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 24h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 31h 9m.
The quickest flight from Miami Airport to Norfolk Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 23m.
Miami to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.

- Distance: 809.3 miles
- Duration: 5h 12m
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta and two other airlines fly from Miami to Virginia Beach hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami to Virginia Beach via Tri-Rail Station Rail Northbound, Miami Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 24h 9m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
Flights from Miami to Norfolk via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
Flights from Miami to Norfolk via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
Flights from Miami to Norfolk via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International to Norfolk via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $500

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami to Norfolk via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International to Norfolk via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $500

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami to Norfolk via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $430
Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International to Norfolk via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $400

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami to Norfolk via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International to Norfolk via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550

- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $410

- Phone
- +1 305-468-5900
- Website
- miamidade.gov
Train from Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Northbound to Tri-Rail Station Rail Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- miamidade.gov

- Phone
- 954-783-6030
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from MetroRail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $3 - $5

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $110 - $160
- Premium
- $350 - $490
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $230 - $340
- Business Seat
- $250 - $350

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $80
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $130
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $140


- Phone
- +1 305-541-1700
- Website
- lacubanabus.com
Bus from Miami Beach, FL to Ashland & Richmond, Va
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140 - $160
- Schedules at
- lacubanabus.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100 - $150
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $100 - $150
- Flexible
- $150 - $230
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $27
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $18 - $27
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
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Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Virginia Beach is 978 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Miami to Virginia Beach.
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Miami Airport to Norfolk Airport.
There are 1658+ hotels available in Virginia Beach. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Miami to Miami Airport is to bus which takes 40 min and costs .