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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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €106.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€66 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €229 Average price |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m 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.
Our recommendation
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.
6132 AMTRAKCheapest
6132 AMTRAKFastest
AA5340Other options
6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional6094 AMTRAK · 94 Northeast Regional6130 AMTRAKFlixBus · FlixBusAA2553 · AA2799AA2548 · AA2799
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FAQs: Travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC
Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option 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 or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $33 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC:
Taking a bus costs $58 (€53) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $92 (€83) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $41 (€37).
The fastest way to get to Washington, DC from Virginia Beach, VA is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Getting to Washington, DC by bus takes 4 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 5 h 26 min on average.
The distance is approximately 152 miles (245 km) from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC.
The average frequency per day from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 19 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Washington, DC from Virginia Beach, VA as scheduled services by bus, train or 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:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC:
- You can go to Washington, DC from Virginia Beach, VA by bus with Greyhound or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $33 (€30) with FlixBus from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC on Omio.
- You can travel from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC by flight with American Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $112 (€101) with American Airlines from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC.
- You can go to Washington, DC from Virginia Beach, VA by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $41 (€37) with Amtrak from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct flight to Washington, DC with with 2 direct flights per day.
Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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