There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Virginia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SNA - IAD
5h 51m$481–905Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAX - DCA
7h 58m$208–578Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
2d 18h$438–736Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
2d 22h$812–1,916Drive 2,674.6 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Virginia Beachcar 2,674.6 mi
43h 47m$489–705Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LAX - IAD
8h 27m$208–578
Irvine to Virginia by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Virginia is to train and fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Virginia is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $480 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Virginia. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Virginia Beach via Santa Ana, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Norfolk via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Irvine and Virginia is 2296 miles. The road distance is 2690.2 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $430 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Irvine to Virginia, including transfers.
Irvine to Virginia bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Virginia is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $480 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $750 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train, which costs $800 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 22h.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Virginia, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Virginia Beach via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 2d 18h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Santa Ana to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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Booking & Getting There
Irvine to Virginia bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Virginia is 3h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 8:16 PM in Irvine and 11:16 PM in Virginia.
Irvine to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Virginia is 2690 miles. It takes approximately 43h 47m to drive from Irvine to Virginia.
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