How to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC

There are 3 options to travel between Virginia Beach, VA and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of €28.

This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC:

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €53.

A bus is €244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €271.

The fastest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC is approximately 152 miles (245 km).

The average frequency per day from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC is:

• Around 65 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Virginia Beach, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC:

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Norfolk International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
• {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
• Travel with United to go to Washington, DC by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 5 direct flights per day with United.

Omio customers who travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.