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.
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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Take the bus to Newtown Rd Station then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Reagan Washington (DCA).
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Take the bus to Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 1h 40m | $205 | hourly | 268km (167 miles) |
Bus to Newtown Rd Station, Fly | 2h 10m | $210 | hourly | 321km (199 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 2h 10m | $260 | hourly | 337km (210 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | $130 | once daily | 334km (207 miles) |
Bus to Washington | 6h 20m | $40 | once daily | 360km (224 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | $21 | on demand | 334km (208 miles) |
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The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.