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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)plane plane ORF - AUS
    7h 14m
    $196–832

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    39h 27m
    $240–468

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus
    45h 4m
    $514–1,014

  4. Drive 1,486.6 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Austincar car 1,486.6 mi
    26h 10m
    $272–392

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train
    2d 7h
    $729–1,479

Virginia Beach to Austin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,342.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Lavaca/4th via Norfolk, Richmond, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 39h 27m.

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