There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Stafford by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
6h 18m$58–120Drive 166.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Staffordcar 166.7 mi
2h 52m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus 943 / ...
6h 31m$46–68Line 035 bus, fly, 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 bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lotbus
4h 56m$97–494
Virginia Beach to Stafford by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Stafford is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Stafford is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Route 630 Commuter Lot via Pentagon Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at 2 via Norfolk and 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Stafford is 197 miles. The road distance is 167.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Stafford without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Virginia Beach to Stafford, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Stafford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Stafford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Stafford is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Stafford, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Route 630 Commuter Lot via Arlington, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform, and Pentagon Metro in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Pentagon Metro to Route 630 Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Stafford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Virginia Beach to Stafford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fredericksburg Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Stafford is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Virginia Beach to Stafford.
There are 85+ hotels available in Stafford.







