Is there a train from Virginia to Washington DC?

VRE, the Virginia Railway Express, provides commuter train service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to downtown Washington, DC.

Does Virginia Beach have Amtrak?

Amtrak offers train service into Newport News (with connecting bus service to Virginia Beach). Amtrak bus service is available between the train station and 19th Street and Pacific Avenue. Reservations are required. Call Amtrak at 800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245) or visit at

How much does the VRE cost?

One-Ride (Standard) Fare

Standard Fare$1.25
VRE Standard Fare$1.75
Reduced (Half) Fare$0.60
Children (under 3 years old)Free

Is VRE Amtrak?

Our cross honor agreement with Amtrak allows VRE multi-ride passengers the ability to use the Amtrak trains listed on our schedule, in conjunction with a Step-Up ticket, for commuter travel. Be sure that your ticket is for the proper zones that you are travelling between.

What beach does Amtrak go to?

Shown is the Amtrak train service in California called Pacific Surfliner, which goes between Los Angeles and San Diego with some stops at this public beach next to the pier in San Clemente, CA. We fondly call it the “beach train”. Where does Amtrak go in California?

Can you eat on the VRE?

Can I bring food aboard? A: VRE trains are not equipped with cafe cars. However, VRE passengers are allowed to bring their own food and drink (non-alcoholic) aboard our trains to enjoy while they commute.

Is the VRE still running?

Operating Schedule The Amtrak Step-Up program, however, remains suspended.

Does VRE go to Pentagon?

From the Metro you will take it two stops. The VRE seems to work best for those who can work right at a VRE stop. After that, it’s a walk to a Metro station. Although at least the Pentagon is located right at the Pentagon stop.