New york to virginia
A trip from the Big Apple to the Old Dominion State!
Here are the most common ways to travel from New York to Virginia:
By Car:
- Distance: approximately 340 miles (540 km), 5-6 hours depending on traffic
- Take I-95 S from New York City to Virginia
- Stop at rest stops and take breaks to avoid fatigue
By Bus:
- Greyhound: multiple daily departures from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to various locations in Virginia, including Richmond and Virginia Beach
- Megabus: multiple daily departures from Penn Station in Manhattan to Richmond and Virginia Beach
- Peter Pan Bus Lines: multiple daily departures from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Richmond and Virginia Beach
By Train:
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional trains run frequently from New York's Penn Station to Richmond's Main Street Station and Virginia Beach's Amtrak Station
- Acela Express trains also run from New York to Washington, D.C., and then you can transfer to a regional train to continue to Virginia
By Air:
- Flights from one of New York City's three major airports (JFK, LGA, or EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), then rent a car or take a shuttle/taxi to your final destination
- Flight duration: approximately 1 hour
By Shuttle or Ride-hailing:
- Private car services or shuttle companies like SuperShuttle or ExecuCar offer door-to-door service from New York City to Virginia
- Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft also operate in both cities
Whichever mode of transportation you choose, make sure to plan ahead, check schedules and prices, and enjoy your trip from New York to Virginia!