There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain Commuter Rail
6h 46m$36–60Train
- 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$58–146Drive 226.7 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Ellicott Citycar 226.7 mi
4h 46m$42–60Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- 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 17m$74–370Line 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 8m$93–499Fly 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 1m$80–392Bus 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$70–424
Virginia Beach to Ellicott City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City is to bus and train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $70 - $370.
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 263 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 and train which takes 6h 46m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Virginia Beach to Ellicott City, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk 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.
There are 388+ hotels available in Ellicott City.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?
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
- 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 Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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