There are 6 ways to get from National Harbor to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 035 bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus
3h 35m$109–685Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
7h 3m$32–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 24m$56–136Drive 190.1 mi
- Drive from National Harbor to Virginia Beachcar 190.1 mi
3h 59m$35–51Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, line 035 bus
- Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to King St-Old Town+Bay Jbus
- Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus
4h 50m$86–448Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, line 035 bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- 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 49m$93–1,058
National Harbor to Virginia Beach by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from National Harbor to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from National Harbor to Virginia Beach is to fly and line 035 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from National Harbor to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from St George Bl+Waterfront St and arriving at Virginia Beach via Anacostia+Bay E and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from National Harbor to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between National Harbor and Virginia Beach is 172 miles. The road distance is 191.2 miles.
The best way to get from National Harbor to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from National Harbor to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
National Harbor to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
National Harbor to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from National Harbor to Virginia Beach is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between National Harbor, MD, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
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Booking & Getting There
National Harbor to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
National Harbor to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between National Harbor to Virginia Beach is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from National Harbor to Virginia Beach.
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