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

The distance between Houston and Virgina Beach is around 1,239 miles (1,994km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Houston to Virgina Beach by plane, bus, train 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 Houston (IAH) to Norfolk (ORF).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $285
Operated by

United Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta then Richmond and then to Virginia Beach.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Charlottesville then take the bus to Richmond Staples Mill Road Station then take the train to Norfolk.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $240
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Virginia Beach.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Distance1,397 miles (2,248km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Virgina Beach

There are several options for getting from Houston to Virgina Beach by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.

The distance between Houston and Virgina Beach is around 1,239 miles (1,994km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637 miles (1,025km)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Houston and Virgina Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to Virgina Beach is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $285.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Virgina Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Houston and Virgina Beach. We recommend that you fly from Houston (IAH) to Norfolk (ORF). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Houston and Virgina Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Virgina Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta, Civic Center Station, Richmond, Hull + Plaza, Belt at Circle Shopping Center and Boulevard + The Diamond. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Houston and Virgina Beach. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and Virgina Beach. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and arrive at Norfolk (ORF). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and Virgina Beach with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.

United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Houston and Virgina Beach. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) and and arrive into Norfolk (ORF). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.

The flight from Houston to Virgina Beach typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Houston (IAH) 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 Houston and Virgina Beach. The distance is around 1,397 miles (2,248km) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Virgina Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $285.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Virgina Beach

Transport options from Houston to Virgina Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
$285
hourly1,997km (1,241 miles)
Fly to Norfolk (ORF)4h 50m
$445
hourly1,994km (1,239 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 7h
$185
4 times a week2,482km (1,542 miles)
Bus via Dallas1 day 12h
$245
once daily2,706km (1,682 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 12h
$240
6 times a week2,570km (1,597 miles)
Drive
23h 15m
$140
on demand2,248km (1,397 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