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How to get fromArlington County to Virginia Beachby plane, bus, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington County to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 035 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    2h 21m
    $89–482

  2. Drive 204.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington County to Virginia Beachcar car 204.4 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus N2601
    4h 35m

  4. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, line 035 bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    3h 52m
    $62–303

  5. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    1. Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    4h 37m
    $74–361

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Arlington County, VA, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Arlington to Virginia Beach 6 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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