The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA you need to make at least one change.
125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAK
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
95 Northeast Regional · 6095 AMTRAK
141 Northeast Regional · 6185 AMTRAK
93 Northeast Regional · 6193 AMTRAK
93 Northeast Regional · 6193 AMTRAK
95 Northeast Regional · 6095 AMTRAK
141 Northeast Regional · 6185 AMTRAK
67 Northeast Regional · 6067 AMTRAK
125 Northeast Regional · 6125 AMTRAKTravel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 23m. 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 coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 245 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£54 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
141 Northeast Regional · 6185 AMTRAK | 17:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h40 | 22:55 Virginia Beach, VA | 1 change | |
95 Northeast Regional · 6095 AMTRAK | 19:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h35 | 01:10 Virginia Beach, VA | 1 change | |
93 Northeast Regional · 6193 AMTRAK | 22:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h30 | 04:25 Virginia Beach, VA | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Virginia Beach, VA from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Virginia Beach, VA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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