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Military Aviation Museum
A major aviation museum with one of the world’s largest collections of flyable vintage military aircraft, displayed in historic hangars.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from East Meadow, NY to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $126. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, and a flight costs an average of $374.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $374 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Meadow, NY to Virginia Beach, VA:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from East Meadow, NY to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $143 (€115).
A bus is $248 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from East Meadow, NY to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $374 (€302).
Other travel options to Virginia Beach, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Train takes on average 13h 42m.
Tickets start at around $143 (€115) compared to roughly $77 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-65.42 (€-52.82). The journey takes 13h 42m versus 6h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from East Meadow, NY to Virginia Beach, VA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 13h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $143 (€115) but you can travel from only $126 (€102) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 04:23. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 13h 42m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average train duration 13h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€115) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 13h 42m |
First train 4:23 AM |
Last train 4:23 AM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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