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Compare bus, train, and flight for Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$84 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $40 (€32).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $150 (€122).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- {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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
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