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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Virginia Beach by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 035 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    2h 21m
    $88–484

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    4h 50m
    $30–55

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 30m
    $77–148

  4. Drive 207.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Virginia Beachcar car 207.1 mi
    3h 37m
    $38–55

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    4h 2m
    $62–313

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    3h 55m
    $67–895

Washington to Virginia Beach by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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