There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Potomac by plane, subway, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Rockville+Bay A to Falls Rd+River Rdbus
3h 13m$154–824Line 020 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parks & 19Th to Military Circle Mallbus 020
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
8h 43m$36–71Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
7h 36m$49–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 51m$39–313Drive 216.4 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Potomaccar 216.4 mi
3h 45m$40–58Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 41m$459–778Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Rockville+Bay A to Falls Rd+River Rdbus
3h 45m$259–1,222
Virginia Beach to Potomac by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Potomac is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Potomac is to fly and subway and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Richmond, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Potomac is 188 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Potomac without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Virginia Beach to Potomac, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Potomac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Potomac is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $320 and takes 7h 51m.
Virginia Beach to Potomac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Potomac is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Virginia Beach to Potomac.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Richmond, Richmond, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Rockville+Bay A to Falls Rd+River Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Parks & 19Th to Military Circle Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
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