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.
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.
👋 Also check out Virgina Beach → Raleigh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Norfolk (ORF).
Southwest Airlines
+ 3 others1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Hampton.
Greyhound USA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | $245 | every 4 hours | 719km (447 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | $350 | 5 times a day | 786km (489 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | $41 | once daily | 389km (242 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | $20 | on demand | 323km (200 miles) |
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
American Airlines
Delta
Greyhound USA
The following major airports near Virgina Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.