There are 6 ways to get from Dulles to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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 Washington Dulles International Airport, line 035 bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus
2h 19m$71–370Drive 211.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dulles to Virginia Beachcar 211.3 mi
3h 54m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
6h 30m$41–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 7m$64–144Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 035 bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus
4h 19m$99–586Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 26m$67–147
Dulles to Virginia Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Virginia Beach is to fly and line 035 bus which takes 2h 19m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Dulles to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Dulles and Virginia Beach is 177 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Dulles to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Dulles to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Dulles to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Dulles to Virginia Beach is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Dulles to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Dulles to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Virginia Beach is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Dulles to Virginia Beach.
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