There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to American University by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway
1h 57m$92–480Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
5h 53m$39–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 3m$79–160Drive 210.5 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to American Universitycar 210.5 mi
3h 43m$39–56
Virginia to American University by bus, tram, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to American University is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to American University is to fly and subway which takes 1h 57m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to American University. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to American University. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Norfolk and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Virginia and American University is 162 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to American University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Virginia to American University, including transfers.
Virginia to American University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to American University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to American University is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and American University, DC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to American University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to American University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to American University is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Virginia to American University.
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