The cheapest and fastest trains from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
5 h 18 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
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 $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 3 trains that leave Arlington, VA for Virginia Beach, VA on Mon, Nov 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 18 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 20 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €101.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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€53 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €230 Average price |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:28 PM Arlington, VA | 5h32 | 3:00 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Arlington, VA | 5h40 | 3:10 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:17 PM Arlington, VA | 5h03 | 4:20 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 14 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) 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 5h 3m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:17 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Arlington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Arlington, VA and Virginia Beach, VA from $31 (€25). 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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