There are 6 ways to get from Ballston to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 56m$174–970Drive 204.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballston to Virginia Beachcar 204.8 mi
3h 39m$35–51Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
6h 35m$39–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 48m$116–186Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 10m$137–718Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 48m$154–826
Ballston to Virginia Beach by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballston to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $170 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Ballston+Bay A and arriving at Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Ballston and Virginia Beach is 168 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Ballston to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Ballston to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Ballston to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Ballston to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 35m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ballston to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Ballston to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston to Virginia Beach is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Ballston to Virginia Beach.
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