There are 3 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Ashland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Virginia Beach to Ashland by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ashland is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ashland is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Ashland Station via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Ashland is 143 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ashland without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Virginia Beach to Ashland, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Ashland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ashland is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Ashland, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Ashland Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $17–28 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Ashland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Ashland is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Virginia Beach to Ashland.
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