There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Butner by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 28m$69–110Drive 176.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Butnercar 176.5 mi
3h 55m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 35m$126–234Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 37m$355–660Line 020 bus, bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Parks & 19Th to Military Circle Mallbus 020
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Willard St at Durham Stationbus Drx
- Take the bus from Jackson St at Duke St to West Ave at Hebron Rdbus 6
10h 55m$66–103
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Butner is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Butner is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Butner. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Durham via Norfolk and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Butner station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Butner is 245 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Butner without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Virginia Beach to Butner, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Butner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Virginia Beach to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Butner is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Butner, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Butner via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Durham Amtrak Station in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Parks & 19Th to Military Circle Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Willard St at Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Jackson St at Duke St to West Ave at Hebron Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Butner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Virginia Beach to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Butner is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Virginia Beach to Butner.
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