There are 6 ways to get from Hampton to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
2h$111–540Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington & 34Th to Boundary & Armisteadbus 921
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
7h 6m$30–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 46m$114–185Drive 177.1 mi
- Drive from Hampton to Washington DCcar 177.1 mi
2h 59m$33–47Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 34m$100–429Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 46m$97–971
Hampton to Washington DC by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hampton to Washington DC is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hampton to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Hampton to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Hampton Transit Center and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Washington & 34Th, Williamsburg Bus Stop and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Hampton to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Hampton and Washington DC is 166 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hampton to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Hampton to Washington DC, including transfers.
Hampton to Washington DC bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), depart from Washington & 34Th station.
Hampton to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Hampton to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 6h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Hampton, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Washington & 34Th to Boundary & Armistead
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Hampton to Washington DC bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), arrive at Boundary & Armistead station.
Hampton to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampton to Washington DC is 178 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Hampton to Washington DC.
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