There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Annapolis by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Annapolisbus FlixBus 2605
6h 30m$37–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from N CAPITOL ST & H ST nb to CALVERT ST & WEST ST fs nbbus 220 / ...
7h 11m$35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Annapolisbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
8h 13m$63–141Drive 214 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Annapoliscar 214 mi
4h 27m$39–57Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the bus from Cromwell Light Rail Station Bay 2 to West St & Church Cirbus
5h 9m$76–388Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Annapolisbus
5h 1m$93–494Fly Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Annapolisbus
5h 40m$78–383Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
- Take the bus from Cromwell Light Rail Station Bay 2 to West St & Church Cirbus
7h 31m$72–442
Virginia Beach to Annapolis by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Annapolis is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Annapolis is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Annapolis. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Annapolis via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Annapolis is 253 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Annapolis without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 6h 30m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Virginia Beach to Annapolis, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Annapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Annapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Annapolis is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Virginia Beach to Annapolis.
Book your Virginia Beach to Annapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Annapolis, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Annapolis via Richmond in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Annapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Annapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Annapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Annapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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