There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth 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
1h 48m$94–491Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 20m$35–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 45m$68–141Drive 193.1 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Washington DCcar 193.1 mi
3h 23m$36–51Fly 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 16m$73–350Fly 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 41m$85–952
Portsmouth to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Washington DC is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Washington DC is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at 17 St NW+I St NW via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Rosslyn+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Washington DC is 160 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Portsmouth to Washington DC, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Portsmouth to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Washington DC is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 4h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, 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 $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
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
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Portsmouth to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Washington DC is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Portsmouth to Washington DC.
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