There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
4h 30m$32–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 36m$67–138Drive 205 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Ballstoncar 205 mi
3h 36m$38–54Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
3h 29m$67–353Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- 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
3h 26m$89–496Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- 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 subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
4h 29m$74–413Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
5h 53m$57–368
Virginia Beach to Ballston by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Arlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via Norfolk, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Ballston is 219 miles. The road distance is 206.2 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Ballston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Ballston, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 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
- $45–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Ballston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Virginia Beach to Ballston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Ballston is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Virginia Beach to Ballston.
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