There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- 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
4h 22m$74–400Drive 226.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Ellicott Citycar 226.7 mi
4h 46m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 26m$43–65Train
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain Commuter Rail
8h 20m$128–206Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, line 77 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 train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain
- Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus
5h 11m$93–529Fly Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- 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 New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain
6h 10m$94–430Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
6h 42m$76–465
Virginia Beach to Ellicott City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Washington Union Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at West Baltimore via Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Ellicott City is 198 miles. The road distance is 228.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Washington Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, SMALLWOOD ST & W MULBERRY ST sb ns, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, West Baltimore, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Beach to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Ellicott City is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City.
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