There are 6 ways to get from Potomac to Virginia Beach by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
6h 32m$34–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 13m$78–159Drive 215.7 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Virginia Beachcar 215.7 mi
3h 47m$40–57Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 035 bus
- 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
4h 20m$92–499Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, line 035 bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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 46m$66–318Train 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$71–905
Potomac to Virginia Beach by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Virginia Beach is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Washington Union Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Potomac and Virginia Beach is 235 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Potomac to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Potomac to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Virginia Beach is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
Bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
Bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Th
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
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More Questions & Answers
Potomac to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Potomac to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Virginia Beach is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Potomac to Virginia Beach.
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