There are 8 ways to get from Essex to Virginia Beach by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, line 035 bus
best- Take the bus from EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE wb to Fayette St & Howard Stbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
- Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus
4h 44m$74–384Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
8h 39m$39–69Train via Washington
- Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 32m$74–170Drive 234.8 mi
- Drive from Essex to Virginia Beachcar 234.8 mi
4h 54m$43–62Bus, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE wb to West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 2bus
- Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
5h 58m$98–547Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
6h 42m$71–344Bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, line 035 bus
- Take the bus from EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE wb to FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wbbus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
- Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus
6h 29m$113–1,067Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 32m$86–178
Essex to Virginia Beach by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essex to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Essex to Virginia Beach is to bus and fly and line 035 bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from EASTERN BLVD & WOODWARD DR wb and arriving at Virginia Beach via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from West Baltimore and arriving at Norfolk via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Essex and Virginia Beach is 199 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.
The best way to get from Essex to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Essex to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Essex to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Essex to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from West Baltimore station.
The best way to get from Essex to Virginia Beach is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Essex, MD, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE wb to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 2, West Baltimore, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE wb to Fayette St & Howard St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE wb to West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from EASTERN BLVD & TAYLOR AVE wb to FAYETTE ST & SAINT PAUL ST wb
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Essex to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Essex to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Virginia Beach is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Essex to Virginia Beach.
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