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Military Aviation Museum
Large aviation museum featuring one of the world’s leading collections of restored World War I and World War II aircraft.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $397 Average price |
9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA:
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $125 (€101).
A bus is $361 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $397 (€321).
Other travel options to Virginia Beach, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
The table below shows live departures for Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:24 PM Greensboro, NC | 14h36 | 3:00 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€68) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 09:09. The fastest train covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 13h 36m.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average train duration 9h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€68) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 13h 36m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 9:09 AM |
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Large aviation museum featuring one of the world’s leading collections of restored World War I and World War II aircraft.
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Classic oceanfront promenade lined with beach access, public art, bike paths, and nonstop people-watching.
Major coastal park with maritime forest trails, cypress swamps, and Chesapeake Bay shoreline; ideal for hiking and sunsets.
Quieter beach area south of the resort strip, popular for dunes, wide sands, and a more local feel.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 2-5 per night for hotel housekeeping, and round up for quick services.
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