The cheapest and fastest trains from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
4 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 2 trains that leave Arlington, VA for Virginia Beach, VA on Mon, May 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:38 PM5h22Arlington, VA3:00 AMVirginia Beach, VA$791One-way0 transfers
12:29 AM4h56Arlington, VA5:25 AMVirginia Beach, VA$1241One-way0 transfers
12:29 AM4h56Arlington, VA5:25 AMVirginia Beach, VA$1241One-way0 transfers
9:38 PM5h22Arlington, VA3:00 AMVirginia Beach, VA$791One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $276 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA costing on average $329 (€266).
Other travel options to Virginia Beach, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€62) compared to roughly $43 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.99 (€-27.45). The journey takes 5h 15m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Northeast Regional · 6065 AMTRAK | 6:11 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 6h54 | 1:05 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
65 Northeast Regional · 6065 AMTRAK | 7:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h05 | 1:05 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
65 Northeast Regional · 6065 AMTRAK | 7:18 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 5h47 | 1:05 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional · 6156 AMTRAK | 12:21 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 6h29 | 6:50 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional · 6156 AMTRAK | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h40 | 6:50 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
155 Northeast Regional · 6156 AMTRAK | 1:28 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 5h22 | 6:50 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
145 Northeast Regional · 87 Northeast Regional · 6187 AMTRAK | 4:05 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 8h15 | 12:20 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 2 transfers | |
99 Northeast Regional · 6099 AMTRAK | 5:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h50 | 11:00 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
161 Northeast Regional · 87 Northeast Regional · 6187 AMTRAK | 5:18 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 7h02 | 12:20 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 2 transfers | |
99 Northeast Regional · 6099 AMTRAK | 5:28 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 5h32 | 11:00 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
87 Northeast Regional · 6187 AMTRAK | 6:17 PM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 6h03 | 12:20 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
87 Northeast Regional · 6187 AMTRAK | 7:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h20 | 12:20 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
87 Northeast Regional · 6187 AMTRAK | 7:17 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 5h03 | 12:20 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 12:29 AM Arlington, VA | 4h56 | 5:25 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Trains from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 7:17 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Arlington, VA and Virginia Beach, VA from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Virginia Beach, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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