There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Herndon by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
2h 9m$110–476Drive 212.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Herndoncar 212.5 mi
3h 49m$36–51Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
6h 24m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
7h 7m$117–188Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 45m$122–569Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- 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 Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 57m$107–446
Virginia Beach to Herndon by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Herndon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Herndon is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Elden St @ Monroe St via Herndon Metro Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Herndon, Silver Line Center 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 7h 7m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Herndon is 183 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Herndon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Virginia Beach to Herndon, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Herndon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Herndon is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 24m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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 (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
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Herndon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Beach to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Herndon is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Virginia Beach to Herndon.
There are 264+ hotels available in Herndon.