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

The distance between Raleigh and Virgina Beach is around 200 miles (323km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Raleigh to Virgina Beach by bus, car, plane and train. 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Norfolk (ORF).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Hampton.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $41
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Virginia Beach.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance200 miles (323km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and Virgina Beach

There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Virgina Beach by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $41 and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $245.

The distance between Raleigh and Virgina Beach is around 200 miles (323km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583 miles (938km)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Raleigh and Virgina Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Virgina Beach is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $245.

The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and Virgina Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $41 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Raleigh and Virgina Beach. We recommend that you fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Norfolk (ORF). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Raleigh and Virgina Beach. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Virgina Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Hampton and Wood & Church. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Raleigh and Virgina Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Raleigh and Virgina Beach. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and arrive at Norfolk (ORF) - via Baltimore (BWI). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Raleigh to Virgina Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Baltimore (BWI). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Raleigh to Virgina Beach typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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 Raleigh and Virgina Beach. The distance is around 200 miles (323km) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Virgina Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $41.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and Virgina Beach

Transport options from Raleigh to Virgina Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
$245
every 4 hours719km (447 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
$350
5 times a day786km (489 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
$41
once daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
$20
on demand323km (200 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