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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Virginia Beach and Quantico. The average train journey from Virginia Beach to Quantico takes 4 hours and 43 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 4 hours and 26 minutes.
Distance | 136 mi (219 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 26m |
Lowest price | PLN 165.45 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Virginia Beach to Quantico?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Virginia Beach to Quantico was PLN 173.52. At this price, taking the train is the cheap and easy way to go. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Quantico if you book your train tickets at least 20 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra PLN 129.13.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Virginia Beach to Quantico?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Virginia Beach to Quantico. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 4h 43m | PLN 251.84 |
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. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from Virginia Beach to Quantico every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from PLN 165.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Virginia Beach and Quantico is approximately 136 miles, or 219 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Virginia Beach to Quantico on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Virginia Beach at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Quantico to Virginia Beach.
City Information
Virginia Beach
While boasting a suburban atmosphere that will make anyone jealous of an East Coast life, Virginia Beach is the largest city in Virginia by population and one of the state's best destinations. Positioned at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, its primary focus has always been its oceanfront location.
In the record books as having the longest pleasure beach in the world, the soft golden sands of Virginia Beach stretch for miles. One of the best ways to enjoy it is to take a stroll or bike along the three-mile boardwalk lined with cafés.
A block back, Atlantic Avenue plays host to Virginia Beach's dining scene, which incorporates everything from well-known names to family-run restaurants specializing in the bay's seafood.
But for all the glitz and glamour of Atlantic Avenue, it's Virginia Beach's natural splendors that will have you coming back again and again. As it twists with the coastline to become Shore Drive, you'll reach First Landing State Park. It preserves the spot at which English colonists first arrived on U.S. soil in 1607 after a five-month voyage. Meanwhile, out to sea, there's a chance to spot humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins.
The city’s central location on the Atlantic coastline means there are many destinations you can visit from Virginia Beach for very cheap. The busiest terminus in Virginia Beach is on Northampton Boulevard. It sees buses reach New York City in around eight hours. Head to Norfolk, and you can also jump on Amtrak's Northeast Regional train service to Boston.
Quantico
Quantico, made famous by several TV shows, is a real town in Prince William, Virginia. Quantico is about 36 miles outside of Washington, DC. Marine Corps Base Quantico is the largest Marine Corps base in the United States. Other agencies, such as the FBI Academy and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, are also located on the base, though sadly, NCIS isn't actually filmed there.
Quantico has something for everyone. For gym addicts, there are four of the best gyms in the town, and one of them is a highly recommended Crossfit gym. In addition, there are movie theatres, museums, golf parks, and many more rivers and lakes. If you want a great all-rounder-town, then Quantico is the one you should visit.
The Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak Carolinian stop in Quantico from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York. If you're driving, know that you'll have to pass through the Marine Corps Base and present valid driver's license to pass on to town.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Virginia Beach?
Main departure station: Park Avenue & 20th Street
There is one train station in Virginia Beach.
All train stations in Virginia Beach:
Park Avenue & 20th Street
Where is the train station in Quantico?
Main arrival station: 550 Railroad Ave - inside Marine Corps base
Quantico has one train station.
All train stations in Quantico:
550 Railroad Ave - inside Marine Corps base
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