There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to Bethesda by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
1h 56m$92–490Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
7h 13m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 54m$59–129Drive 201 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Bethesdacar 201 mi
3h 41m$37–53Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 31m$77–379Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 40m$77–918
Chesapeake to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Bethesda is to bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Bethesda is to fly and subway which takes 1h 56m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Bethesda is 165 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Chesapeake to Bethesda, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Bethesda is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chesapeake to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chesapeake to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Bethesda is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Chesapeake to Bethesda.
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