Getting Around Virginia Beach

Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)

Approximate taxi fare: $125 USD

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

Approximate taxi fare: $60 USD

A short 20-minute drive from Virginia Beach, the newly renovated Norfolk International Airport is the dominant airport in Southeast Virginia with more than 3 million annual travelers. The five airlines operating out of Norfolk International Airport provide non-stop service to 13 destinations in the United States with over 65 daily departures.

The airport's 400,000-square-foot main passenger terminal houses two concourses and 26 gates, while the 243,000-square-foot arrivals terminal provides state-of-the-art baggage claim and ground transportation facilities. Travelers can find dining options such as Phillips Seafood Restaurant and fast food chains in the passenger terminal. Norfolk International also features wireless Internet access throughout the terminal and a conference center for business travelers. The facility has space for 2,859 short- and long-term parking spaces. An additional 4,700 parking spaces can be found among several other surface lots and garages, all within a short walk of the terminal.

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT)

Hampton Roads Transit operates bus and trolley lines throughout southeastern Virginia, including Virginia Beach. HRT maintains several routes in the city, with three of them offering easy access to key resort area attractions.

Regular one-way fare is $1.75. Additionally, the VB Wave, featuring new hybrid-electric buses, runs along the oceanfront area to allow easy access to major destinations. Fare for the VB Wave is $2 for adults.


Airport Shuttles

Shuttles from Norfolk International Airport to Virginia Beach can be easily arranged to transport large or small groups. James River Transportation operates the airport shuttle service between Norfolk International and all of Coastal Virginia. Visitors can schedule travel in advance or at the company's information desk, located near the baggage claim area.

Flat rates from the airport to the Virginia Beach Resort Area are $49 plus a $1 fuel surcharge for the first passenger. Additional passengers to the same destination can ride for $5 more per person.

Rental Cars
Visitors wishing to secure a rental car can find counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Agency desks are located in the arrivals terminal near the baggage claim area at Norfolk International Airport.

Taxis

Taxis can be found at Norfolk International Airport lined up outside the baggage claim area. Taxis run on a metered system to destinations in Virginia Beach. Approximate fare from Norfolk International Airport to the Virginia Beach oceanfront is $45.