How far is Virginia Beach from Washington?

About 153 miles (246 km) separate Virginia Beach and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Virginia Beach to Washington leave from Wesleyan Commons Shopping Center Bus Stop and arrive at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are United States Capitol, Supreme Court, National Gallery of Art, Georgetown and National Museum of American History.

Bus Virginia Beach to Washington from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Virginia Beach to Washington on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10am	5792 Northampton Boulevard	4h 20m	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Cheapest
10:00pm	5792 Northampton Boulevard	4h 15m	2:15am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
7:55am	Virginia Beach, VA	5h 28m	1:23pm	Union Station	No tags
7:55am	Virginia Beach, VA	5h 28m	1:23pm	Union Station	No tags
1:45pm	Virginia Beach, VA	6h 14m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags
1:45pm	Virginia Beach, VA	6h 14m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Virginia Beach to Washington on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10am	5792 Northampton Boulevard	4h 20m	1:30pm	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Cheapest
10:00pm	5792 Northampton Boulevard	4h 15m	2:15am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
5:20am	Virginia Beach, VA	5h 26m	10:46am	Union Station	No tags
5:20am	Virginia Beach, VA	5h 26m	10:46am	Union Station	No tags
7:55am	Virginia Beach, VA	5h 28m	1:23pm	Union Station	No tags
7:55am	Virginia Beach, VA	5h 28m	1:23pm	Union Station	No tags
1:45pm	Virginia Beach, VA	6h 14m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags
1:45pm	Virginia Beach, VA	6h 14m	7:59pm	Union Station	No tags

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Get from Virginia Beach to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

According to customer reviews, Amtrak provided great service. However, the third-party bus company that operates between Virginia Beach and Richmond had major issues. The bus never showed up and the driver was unreachable. There were also complaints about a mistake or miscommunication regarding the bus from Virginia Beach to Norfolk, as Park Ave 20th St does not exist. This caused customers to wait for a non-existent bus and have to drive an additional 25 minutes to reach the train station.

Amtrak Virginia Beach Washington recent customer reviews

There is a mistake or miscommunication with the bus from Virginia Beach to Norfolk because Park Ave 20th St doesn't exist. We were waiting for the bus that never arrive for us. We have to drive 25 min more to the train station.

Muhammad A.

June 1, 2023

Amtrak was great, but the third party bus company sucked The bus between VA Beach and Richmond never showed and the driver remained unreachable

Kieran H.

July 6, 2022

Could not find bus stop that would have lead me to the Amtrak station

Lynette C.

August 20, 2024

Wanda Coach

2.5/5644 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Wanda Coach Virginia Beach Washington recent customer reviews

Due to congestion on the highway (road work along the way), the bus was late for half an hour. Otherwise, we might have arrived on time. The driver was helpful and nice. Some passengers were a bit noisy, one was singing time to time in a low voice and snapping fingers, the other one talking on the phone. In general, the trip was good, seats were quite comfortable, shades and belts working

Aigerim M.

November 4, 2024

The bus was dirty ,the bathroom impossible to get in was smelling and dirty The driver was speaking in the phone all the time ,acelarating and using the brakes

Elsa M. H. Sophie V.

July 26, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Virginia Beach and Washington?

Stops in Virginia Beach

A - Wesleyan Commons Shopping Center Bus Stop

B - Virginia Beach Circle D Food Market Bus Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Virginia Beach to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Virginia Beach from Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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$45

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$45

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The cheapest trip from Virginia Beach to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Virginia Beach to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $188 for a bus ticket from Virginia Beach to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.