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How to get fromFairfax to Virginia Beachby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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
    4h
    $89–496

  2. Drive 199.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Virginia Beachcar car 199.9 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–53

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    7h 11m
    $39–69

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 5m
    $71–146

  5. 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
    4h 4m
    $64–305

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

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center 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 53m
    $74–361

Fairfax to Virginia Beach by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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