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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Washington DCby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    4h 39m
    $36–58

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 42m
    $76–147

  3. Drive 207.5 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Washington DCcar car 207.5 mi
    3h 34m
    $38–55

  4. Line 035 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORF - DCA
    3h 22m
    $83–454

  5. Line 035 bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane 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 subway
    3h 51m
    $62–313

  6. Line 035 bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORF - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4h 15m
    $74–945

Virginia Beach to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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