There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
1h 10m$80–450Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
4h 20m$30–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 29m$74–154Drive 207.5 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Washingtoncar 207.5 mi
3h 34m$38–55
Virginia to Washington by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Washington is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $80 - $450.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Arlington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Virginia and Washington is 150 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Virginia to Washington, including transfers.
Virginia to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 20m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
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 Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Virginia to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Washington is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Virginia to Washington.
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