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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $279 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $330 (€266).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC
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 AMTRAK3:30 PM5h15Virginia Beach, VA8:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6132 AMTRAK3:30 PM5h15Virginia Beach, VA8:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6132 AMTRAK3:30 PM5h15Virginia Beach, VA8:45 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional1:40 PM6h15Virginia Beach, VA7:55 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1031One-way1 transfer
- 6094 AMTRAK · 94 Northeast Regional7:50 AM5h33Virginia Beach, VA1:23 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM5h35Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $279 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $330 (€266).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 57 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 to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with United.
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