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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Virginia Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane RDU - ORF
    3h 30m
    $229–495

  2. Drive 188.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Virginia Beachcar car 188.5 mi
    4h 15m
    $35–50

  3. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus N2601
    7h 38m
    $36–84

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    8h
    $96–386

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    8h 28m
    $43–75

  6. Train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 55m
    $61–352

Research Triangle to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Virginia Beach via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Richmond in around 7h 38m.

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