How to travel from Virgina Beach to Washington, United States of America

The distance between Virgina Beach and Washington is around 167 miles (268km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Virgina Beach to Washington by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time59min
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
Operated by

Rapid Overland Xpress - ROX

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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance208 miles (334km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Virgina Beach and Washington

There are several options for getting from Virgina Beach to Washington by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $40 and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between Virgina Beach and Washington is around 167 miles (268km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658 miles (1,059km)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Virgina Beach and Washington by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Virgina Beach to Washington is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx $205.

The cheapest way to travel between Virgina Beach and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $40 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Virgina Beach and Washington. We recommend that you take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Virgina Beach and Washington. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Virgina Beach and Washington with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 20m.

Rapid Overland Xpress - ROX and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Virgina Beach and Washington. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Virgina Beach to Washington. We recommend that you take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Virgina Beach and Washington. The distance is around 208 miles (334km) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Virgina Beach to Washington is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around $205.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Virgina Beach and Washington

Transport options from Virgina Beach to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
1h 40m
$205
hourly268km (167 miles)
Bus to Newtown Rd Station, Fly2h 10m
$210
hourly321km (199 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train2h 10m
$260
hourly337km (210 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
$130
once daily334km (207 miles)
Bus to Washington6h 20m
$40
once daily360km (224 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
$21
on demand334km (208 miles)

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Airports near Washington

The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington