There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to National Harbor by plane, bus, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
2h 20m$121–566Drive 190.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to National Harborcar 190.2 mi
3h 57m$32–46Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
6h 25m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 39m$117–187Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
3h 26m$113–479
Virginia Beach to National Harbor by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to National Harbor is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to National Harbor is to fly and bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Alexandria via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and National Harbor is 171 miles. The road distance is 191.4 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to National Harbor without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Virginia Beach to National Harbor, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to National Harbor is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- 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 King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $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 National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Beach to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to National Harbor is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Virginia Beach to National Harbor.
There are 1525+ hotels available in National Harbor.