There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 1m$93–501Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 44m$34–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 9m$72–152Drive 201.1 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Chesapeakecar 201.1 mi
3h 40m$37–53Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 27m$67–310Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 30m$77–907
Bethesda to Chesapeake by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW, Arlington and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Bethesda and Chesapeake is 165 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Bethesda to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Bethesda to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Bethesda to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Bethesda to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Chesapeake is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Bethesda to Chesapeake.
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