How to travel from Boston to Virgina Beach, United States of America

The distance between Boston and Virgina Beach is around 492 miles (792km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Boston to Virgina Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Boston (BOS) to Norfolk (ORF).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Allegiant Air

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2
3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY then Jefferson Station Bus Terminal Philadelphia PA and then to Virginia Beach.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Virginia Beach.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance569 miles (916km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Virgina Beach

There are several options for getting from Boston to Virgina Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Boston and Virgina Beach is around 492 miles (792km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,011 miles (1,627km)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Boston and Virgina Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Virgina Beach is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Virgina Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Boston and Virgina Beach. We recommend that you fly from Boston (BOS) to Norfolk (ORF). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boston and Virgina Beach. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Virgina Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY and Jefferson Station Bus Terminal Philadelphia PA. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Virgina Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Boston and Virgina Beach. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and arrive at Norfolk (ORF). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Boston and Virgina Beach with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Allegiant Air, Delta, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Boston and Virgina Beach. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and and arrive into Norfolk (ORF). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Boston to Virgina Beach typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and and arrive into Norfolk (ORF).

The closest major airport to Virgina Beach is Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (PAH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Virgina Beach. St. Louis International Airport (STL) (STL) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) (BNA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Boston and Virgina Beach. The distance is around 569 miles (916km) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Virgina Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around $255.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Virgina Beach

Transport options from Boston to Virgina Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2hrs
$255
hourly792km (492 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
$300
every 3 hours897km (557 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
$125
once daily1,088km (676 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
$57
on demand916km (569 miles)

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Airports near Virgina Beach

The following major airports near Virgina Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PAH
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20 miles (32km) from Virgina Beach
STL
St. Louis International Airport (STL)
International Airport
Distance
126 miles (203km) from Virgina Beach
BNA
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
International Airport
Distance
151 miles (243km) from Virgina Beach