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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORF - AUS
    6h 39m
    $203–433

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austinbus
    35h 21m
    $288–610

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus
    45h 8m
    $268–1,104

  4. Drive 1,485.2 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Austincar1,485.2 mi
    26h 10m
    $272–392

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain
    2d 8h
    $365–2,184

Virginia Beach to Austin by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration35h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Austin via Richmond, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, and Hyatt Regency Houston in around 35h 21m.

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