There are 6 ways to get from Herndon to Virginia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train
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Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 43m$69–326Drive 211.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to Virginia Beachcar 211.2 mi
3h 51m$39–56Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
6h 54m$40–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h$73–153Line 950 bus, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Elden St and Monroe St to Reston Town Center Metro Bay Kbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
3h 50m$43–315Subway, train
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 42m$77–169
Herndon to Virginia by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Virginia is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Elden St and Monroe St and arriving at Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Herndon, 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.
The distance between Herndon and Virginia is 173 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Herndon to Virginia, including transfers.
Herndon to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Herndon to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 54m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Virginia, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Elden St and Monroe St to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Herndon to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Herndon to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Virginia is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Herndon to Virginia.
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