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Military Aviation Museum
A major aviation museum with one of the world’s largest collections of flyable vintage military aircraft, displayed in historic hangars.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $69.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $353 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $103 (€83).
A bus is $296 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $353 (€285).
Other travel options to Virginia Beach, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
You'll arrive about -2h -32m sooner (5h 57m by bus vs 4h 25m by car) and save roughly $-8.60 (€-6.94) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $48 (€39)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:04AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 8h25 | 10:00 AM Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 9h45 | 7:30 PM Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 9h50 | 12:50 AM Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Baltimore, MD to Virginia Beach, VA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 56m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
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