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

The distance between Virgina Beach and Boston is around 490 miles (788km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Virgina Beach to Boston by plane, 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 Norfolk (ORF) to Boston (BOS).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Allegiant Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Times Square – 37th St. and then to Boston South Buses.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $77
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Boston.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance568 miles (914km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Virgina Beach and Boston

There are several options for getting from Virgina Beach to Boston by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $77 and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Virgina Beach and Boston is around 490 miles (788km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,011 miles (1,627km)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Virgina Beach and Boston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Virgina Beach to Boston is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Virgina Beach and Boston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $77 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Virgina Beach and Boston. We recommend that you fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Boston (BOS). instead which will take 2h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Virgina Beach and Boston. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Virgina Beach to Boston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newtown Rd Station, Wesleyan & Diamond Springs and Times Square – 37th St.. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Sprinter Bus and Boltbus run regular bus services between Virgina Beach and Boston. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Boston is Logan International Airport (BOS) (BOS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Boston. Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (ORH) and Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) (MHT) 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 Virgina Beach and Boston. The distance is around 568 miles (914km) 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 Virgina Beach to Boston is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around $255.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Virgina Beach and Boston

Transport options from Virgina Beach to Boston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 5m
$255
hourly788km (490 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
$77
3 times a week930km (578 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
$56
on demand914km (568 miles)

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Airports near Boston

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

BOS
Logan International Airport (BOS)
International Airport
Distance
2 miles (3km) from Boston
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42 miles (68km) from Boston
MHT
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44 miles (70km) from Boston