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

The distance between Tampa and Virgina Beach is around 762 miles (1,227km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tampa to Virgina Beach by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Virgina BeachTampa if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk (ORF).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

American Airlines

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Virginia Beach.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Distance826 miles (1,329km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Virgina Beach

There are several options for getting from Tampa to Virgina Beach by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $345.

The distance between Tampa and Virgina Beach is around 762 miles (1,227km).

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tampa and Virgina Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tampa to Virgina Beach is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $345.

The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Virgina Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tampa and Virgina Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 and then to 34Th St N + Scherer Dr N then fly from St. Petersburg (PIE) to Norfolk (ORF) then take the bus to Parks & 20Th. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampa and Virgina Beach. It typically takes around 23h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampa to Virgina Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orlando and Richmond. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 20m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Tampa and Virgina Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tampa and Virgina Beach. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Norfolk (ORF) - via Charlotte (CLT). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Tampa to Virgina Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Charlotte (CLT). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tampa to Virgina Beach typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) 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 Tampa and Virgina Beach. The distance is around 826 miles (1,329km) by road and it will take around 13h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Virgina Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $325.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Virgina Beach

Transport options from Tampa to Virgina Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 15m
$325
hourly1,327km (825 miles)
Bus to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1, plane4hrs
$345
every 20 mins1,255km (780 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 15m
$310
once daily1,227km (762 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 10m
$345
twice daily1,371km (852 miles)
Bus
23h 20m
$170
once daily1,677km (1,042 miles)
Drive
13h 60m
$82
on demand1,329km (826 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