The average train between Newark and Chesapeake takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Chesapeake. 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 Newark and Chesapeake. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Chesapeake at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Chesapeake station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Newark to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
Newark to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
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The distance between Newark and Chesapeake is 321.8 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Newark Amtrak to Norfolk via Washington Union Station in around 7h 17m.