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How to get to Virginia Beach by train
| Routes | 86 |
| Trips per day | 232 |
| train lines | 1 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About Virginia Beach
For those looking to enjoy fun in the sun with affordable prices, Virginia Beach is the perfect destination. Start your day with a walk around the beachfront and on the long concrete boardwalk. The refreshing sea breeze, along with performances by various street artists, will wake up all your senses and prepare you for a new day. If you are lucky, you might even get the chance to enjoy a local festival, as the beachfront is a popular venue for events. If you want to get away from the crowd and indulge in nature, First Landing State Park is an excellent choice. As the first landing spot for Jamestown colonists more than five centuries ago, First Landing State Park now features 20 miles of scenic trails on its land, along with a long beach. For those who are up for some marine biology lessons, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a great choice.
Unsurprisingly, Virginia Beach offers some of the freshest seafood around. To try out the best regional staples such as crab cakes or fried shrimp, head over to Blue Seafood & Spirits or Tautog's Restaurant.
Wesleyan Commons Shopping Center acts as the city’s main bus station, and it serves the SprinterBus line. While there are no trains to Virginia Beach, Amtrak runs its Thruway bus service in and out of the Hampton Road Transit Bus Stop. The city’s main airport is the Norfolk International Airport, which is located 5 miles outside of the city.
What train companies travel to Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Located in Virginia, Virginia Beach is accessible by train from 86 other cities. You can choose from 232 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Virginia Beach on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Virginia Beach are also available.
Train companies serving Virginia Beach
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 202 | 10h 14m | $113.79 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train carrier has the best service to Virginia Beach?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Virginia Beach by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.7 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Virginia Beach taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Virginia Beach punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Virginia Beach, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Virginia Beach is Park Avenue & 20th Street. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Virginia Beach.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | 20h 44m | $236.95 |
| Petersburg | 4h 41m | $39.70 |
| Norfolk | 9h 56m | $134.19 |
| Wilmington | 7h 48m | $114.33 |
| New Haven | 12h 11m | $170.98 |
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