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How to get fromSan Francisco to Virginiaby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Virginia by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SFO - DCA
    6h 55m
    $132–615

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 6h
    $1,025–2,216

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    3d 8h
    $517–995

  4. Drive 2,964.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Virginia Beachcar car 2,964.4 mi
    47h 19m
    $541–782

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    7h 13m
    $452–715

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Richmond International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SFO - RIC
    8h 6m
    $260–662

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SFO - BWI
    8h 9m
    $164–575

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SJC - BWI
    9h 18m
    $236–877

San Francisco to Virginia by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,025Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,453.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Virginia, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Virginia Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 3d 8h.

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