There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to Manassas by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
7h 47m$60–149Drive 195.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Manassascar 195.5 mi
3h 26m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Woodbridge Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
9h 17m$58–77Bus, fly, subway, train
- Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from 3 to 1train
6h 4m$60–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Woodbridge Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
8h 33m$69–144
Virginia to Manassas by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Manassas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Manassas is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Manassas. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Church St @ Center St via Washington Union Station, Woodbridge VRE Station Departures and Stonebridge Garage - Northside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Manassas. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at 1 via Norfolk and 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Virginia and Manassas is 259 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Manassas without a car is to train via Arlington which takes 7h 47m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Virginia to Manassas, including transfers.
Virginia to Manassas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Manassas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Manassas is to train via Arlington which takes 7h 47m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Manassas, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Church St @ Center St via Washington Union Station, Woodbridge VRE Station Departures, and Stonebridge Garage - Northside in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 3 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Woodbridge Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to Manassas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to Manassas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Manassas is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Virginia to Manassas.
There are 137+ hotels available in Manassas.




