How to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $571.

Distance: 287 miles (462 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY

Compare the available ways to get from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $82 (€69).

This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY:

A bus is $112 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY costing on average $193 (€162).

A bus is $490 (€412) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY costing on average $571 (€480).

The fastest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

Train takes on average 9h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Virginia Beach, VA and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $82 (€69) compared to roughly $126 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€38). The journey takes 8h 9m versus 6h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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How to get from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak6134 Connecting Bus · 66 Northeast Regional
    1 transfer

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  • Amtrak6134 Connecting Bus · 66 Northeast Regional
    1 transfer

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  • Republic AirlinesAA4453
    0 transfers

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    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
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  • Sprinter Bus0
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2717 · AA1707
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1323 · AA1330
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1697+psa airlinesAA5036
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Virginia Beach, VA and New York, NY including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $82 (€69).

This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY:

A bus is $112 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY costing on average $193 (€162).

A bus is $490 (€412) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY costing on average $571 (€480).

The fastest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 39m.

Train takes on average 9h 37m.

The distance from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is approximately 287 miles (462 km).
The average frequency per day from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Virginia Beach, VA and New York, NY as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Norfolk Station, Norfolk, VA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA and arrive in New York, 28 Allen St., NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sprinter Bus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to New York, NY by bus.
  • Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sprinter Bus, Infobus, Greyhound.
  • 7 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New York, NY to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in New York, NY, 4 to 5 days are recommended to explore major attractions like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Broadway shows, and various museums, while also allowing time for dining and local neighborhood exploration.
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