The average train between Chesapeake and Washington DC takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Chesapeake to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chesapeake and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesapeake is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Chesapeake station and arriving at Washington DC station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Chesapeake to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Chesapeake and Washington DC is 240.3 km. The road distance is 361 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
