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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Beachby plane, bus, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, line 035 bus

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    2h 15m
    $65–317

  2. Drive 211.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Beachcar car 211.1 mi
    3h 53m
    $39–56

  3. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    4h 20m
    $94–516

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus bus Lynchburg
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 35m
    $41–88

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 7m
    $74–155

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 26m
    $77–167

  7. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Virginia Beachrideshare rideshare 211.1 mi
    3h 53m

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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