How to get from Arlington to Suffolk
The fastest way to travel from Arlington to Suffolk takes approximately 496 minutes with 5 transfers. You can use bus, train and tram. We found 4 route options for you.
From Arlington to Suffolk
Fastest Route
496 min
375.3 km
5 transfers
A71
Northeast Regional
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
800
045
Pi
Departs from:
N Randolph St+Wilson Bl
Walking:
33 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 9 min (0.5 km)
to N Randolph St+Wilson Bl
2
Take
A71
Bus
Direction: South to King St-Old Town
From N Randolph St+Wilson Bl
to Amtrak Station
(35 stops, 36 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Alexandria
4
Take
Northeast Regional
Train
Direction: Newport News
From Alexandria
to Newport News
(6 stops, 229 min)
5
Take
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
Bus
Direction: Virginia Beach
From Newport News
to Norfolk
6
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Harbor Park Station
7
Take
800
Tram
Direction: Evmc Fort Norfolk Station
From Harbor Park Station
to Macarthur Square Station
(1 stops, 5 min)
8
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to City Hall & Bank
9
Take
045
Bus
Direction: Starmount & Jolliff
From City Hall & Bank
to Portsmouth & West Capri Circle
(32 stops, 57 min)
10
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Chesapeake Square HRT Transfer Station
11
Take
Pi
Bus
Direction: Nansemond/Wilroy Industrial
From Chesapeake Square HRT Transfer Station
to Downtown Transfer Station
(10 stops, 27 min)
12
Walk 14 min (0.8 km)
✓
Arrive at Suffolk
Public transport stations close to Arlington
Arlington is located in Suffolk and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Metro stations close to Arlington:
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
Bus stations close to Arlington:
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Monroe ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Monroe ST Fs
Public transport stations close to Suffolk
Suffolk is located in Suffolk and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Suffolk:
- Suffolk Tower
- Godwin Courts Building
- Downtown Main St
- Suffolk Transit Office
Alternative Route
457 min
378.9 km
6 transfers
O
B
Northeast Regional
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
800
045
Pi
Departs from:
Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
Walking:
34 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2
Take
O
Subway
Direction: New Carrollton
From Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
(2 stops, 6 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
4
Take
B
Subway
Direction: Franconia-Springfield
From Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
(7 stops, 17 min)
5
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Alexandria
6
Take
Northeast Regional
Train
Direction: Newport News
From Alexandria
to Newport News
(6 stops, 229 min)
7
Take
Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
Bus
Direction: Virginia Beach
From Newport News
to Norfolk
8
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Harbor Park Station
9
Take
800
Tram
Direction: Evmc Fort Norfolk Station
From Harbor Park Station
to Macarthur Square Station
(1 stops, 5 min)
10
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to City Hall & Bank
11
Take
045
Bus
Direction: Starmount & Jolliff
From City Hall & Bank
to Portsmouth & West Capri Circle
(32 stops, 57 min)
12
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Chesapeake Square HRT Transfer Station
13
Take
Pi
Bus
Direction: Nansemond/Wilroy Industrial
From Chesapeake Square HRT Transfer Station
to Downtown Transfer Station
(10 stops, 27 min)
14
Walk 14 min (0.8 km)
✓
Arrive at Suffolk
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Arlington to Suffolk.
How do I travel from Arlington to Suffolk in Suffolk?
The quickest journey from Arlington to Suffolk takes approximately 496 minutes via the A71 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Suffolk from Arlington?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 457 minutes using the O subway line.
Can I get directly from Arlington to Suffolk without changing?
This route requires 5 transfers. The complete journey takes about 496 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Arlington and Suffolk?
The A71 line provides bus service between N Randolph St+Wilson Bl and Downtown Transfer Station in Suffolk.
What is the journey time from Arlington to Suffolk by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Arlington to Suffolk in Suffolk takes approximately 496 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Arlington to Suffolk?
Board the A71 bus at N Randolph St+Wilson Bl station, located near Arlington in Suffolk.
Which station is closest to Suffolk?
The nearest stop to Suffolk is Downtown Transfer Station station. Exit here to reach your destination in Suffolk.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.