Find train tickets to Virginia Beach
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- Virginia Beach is connected to the Norfolk and Newport News train stations via the Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service bus line. The Virginia Beach bus stop (VAB) is a curbside, unsheltered stop located at 1912 Arctic Avenue. The bus stop is located about 18 miles from the Norfolk (NFK) station, and the bus trip takes about 40min. From the Newport News (NPN) station, the Amtrak bus takes about 1h 20min to complete the 41-mile journey.
- The Amtrak bus stop in Virginia Beach is located on Arctic Avenue between 19th and 20th streets, just two blocks west of Atlantic Avenue, making for an easy walk to the beachside hotels, shops and restaurants. You can use the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) buses to travel around town; the #20, #33 and #35 HRT buses stop at the Amtrak bus stop, or you can catch the seasonal (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Atlantic Avenue Shuttle that carries passengers up and down this seaside street.
- Most train stations on the Northeast Regional route are fully accessible for passengers with disabilities, as are the trains and buses. Amtrak’s trains along this route can accommodate wheelchairs up to 27.5 inches wide, and Amtrak provides ramps and lifts to assist customers onto the trains. Amtrak’s Thruway buses are also accessible and equipped with a wheelchair lift. Service animals are welcome aboard, but they must sit on the floor and are not allowed to rest in the aisles or on the seats or beds.
- Passengers may bring their own food and beverages onboard the trains to Virginia Beach, and you can enjoy your personal meals or snacks either at your seat or at a table in the café car. There is also a concession stand in the café car that serves snacks, light meals, such as soups and sandwiches, and hot and cold beverages, including beer and wine. Food and drinks purchased at the concession stand should be enjoyed in the café car rather than at your seat.
- Virginia Beach's most searched train station on KAYAK is Virginia Beach. It is located in the city center.
FAQs when traveling to Virginia Beach by train
What is the most popular train station in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is the most searched station in Virginia Beach by KAYAK users.
What amenities are on the Amtrak buses and trains to Virginia Beach?
When taking Amtrak to Virginia Beach, you’ll ride the train to either Norfolk or Newport News. The Viewliner (single-level) trains on the Northeast Regional route feature two seating classes (Coach and Business), a café car, outlets at each seat, and free Wi-Fi. Some of the trains also have sleeper cars or quiet cars. From the train station, you’ll take an Amtrak Thruway bus to Virginia Beach. Like the trains, Amtrak’s buses are equipped with restrooms, comfortable seats with plenty of legroom, outlets at each seat, and free Wi-Fi.
What Amtrak routes serve Virginia Beach?
There are multiple daily Northeast Regional trains to Virginia Beach. The Northeast Regional route runs between Boston and Richmond, with extensions in the north to Springfield, MA and in the south to Roanoke, Norfolk and Newport News. The trains that go to Norfolk and Newport News are connected to Virginia Beach by the Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service bus line.
How much luggage can I bring on the trains to Virginia Beach?
Amtrak passengers may bring up to two personal items (up to 25 pounds each) and two carry-on bags (up to 50 pounds each) on any of the buses and trains to Virginia Beach for free, plus up to two additional carry-on items for a fee. Some of the Northeast Regional trains also allow up to two checked bags (up to 50 pounds) for free, plus up to two additional bags for a fee. Be sure to check the schedule before booking your train tickets to Virginia Beach to ensure checked baggage is allowed for your train.
What facilities are at the train stations near Virginia Beach?
Trains to Virginia Beach arrive at either the Newport News (NPN) or the Norfolk (NFK) train station, where passengers board Amtrak’s Thruway buses bound for Virginia Beach. The Newport News station has a staffed ticket office, Quik-Trak ticket kiosks, restrooms, vending machines, and a seated waiting area. The Norfolk station is a small but modern station with comfortable seating, a staffed ticket office, restrooms, and vending machines. Both stations are fully accessible, and neither station has an ATM or Wi-Fi.