- Must visit
Military Aviation Museum
Large aviation museum displaying restored World War I and World War II aircraft, with one of the country's best historic flying collections.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
9 h 14 m
Average duration
9 h 14 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA without transferring at least 4 times.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Virginia Beach, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
You'll arrive about -1h -53m sooner (3h 40m by bus vs 2h 47m by car) and save roughly $-2.73 (€-2.24) compared to fuel and tolls ($34 (€28) vs $31 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 12:04AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 14h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:50 PM Wilson, NC | 9h08 | 11:58 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Wilson, NC | 14h32 | 7:02 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:29, the last at 16:30. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 1:29 AM |
Last bus 4:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Large aviation museum displaying restored World War I and World War II aircraft, with one of the country's best historic flying collections.
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Most Wilson, NC to Virginia Beach, VA buses use the Wilson, Nash St NE (Greyhound Bus Station) to Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy) station pair. Use this guide to compare Wilson, NC and Virginia Beach, VA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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