There are 3 ways to get from Virginia to Sparks by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2601
7h 33m$55–88Drive 248.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Sparkscar 248.8 mi
5h 11m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 48m$98–196
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Sparks is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Sparks is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Hunt Valley via Norfolk and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Virginia and Sparks is 280 miles. The road distance is 250.2 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Sparks without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Virginia to Sparks, including transfers.
Virginia to Sparks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Sparks is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Sparks, MD, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Sparks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Virginia to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Sparks is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Virginia to Sparks.
There are 278+ hotels available in Sparks.




