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

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

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  1. Bus via Richmond

    best
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471
    6h 55m
    $48–88

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    9h 43m
    $29–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    9h 5m
    $40–329

  4. Drive 189.6 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Durhamcar car 189.6 mi
    4h 8m
    $35–50

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORF - RDU
    5h 26m
    $172–454

Virginia Beach to Durham by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Durham via Richmond and Richmond in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Durham Amtrak Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 5m.

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