What is the cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Washington is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Washington is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $85 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Virginia Beach and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Virginia Beach and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via Norfolk and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Virginia Beach to Washington?

The distance between Virginia Beach and Washington is 162 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.

How do I travel from Virginia Beach to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Virginia Beach to Washington?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Virginia Beach to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Virginia Beach to Washington bus from?

Virginia Beach to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.

Where do I catch the Virginia Beach to Washington train from?

Virginia Beach to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.

Train or bus from Virginia Beach to Washington?

The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Washington is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Virginia Beach to Washington bus arrive?

Virginia Beach to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Virginia Beach to Washington train arrive?

Virginia Beach to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Virginia Beach to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Washington is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Virginia Beach to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Virginia Beach to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Virginia Beach to Washington?

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Virginia Beach to Washington - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 035 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Washington by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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Line 035 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
2h 52m
$85–480
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 55m
$30–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 24m
$56–137
Drive 207.5 mi
1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Washingtoncar 207.5 mi
3h 34m
$38–55
Line 035 bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 44m
$72–373
Line 035 bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 49m
$72–912

Virginia Beach to Washington by bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 161.5 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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