There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to District of Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
1h 42m$88–474Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
5h 3m$34–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 31m$116–197Drive 207.5 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Washingtoncar 207.5 mi
3h 34m$38–55
Virginia to District of Columbia by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to District of Columbia is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to District of Columbia is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to District of Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via Norfolk and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Virginia and District of Columbia is 157 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to District of Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Virginia to District of Columbia, including transfers.
Virginia to District of Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to District of Columbia is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 3m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and District of Columbia, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Virginia to District of Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to District of Columbia is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Virginia to District of Columbia.
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