There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Butner by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Richmond
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
7h 48m$78–123Drive 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$125–239Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 41m$445–660Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
9h 41m$60–96
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 Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
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 300 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Butner without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 7h 48m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Virginia Beach to Butner, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Butner bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach 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 via Richmond which takes 7h 48m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Butner, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Butner via Richmond and Durham in around 7h 48m. 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 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Butner bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond 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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