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How to get fromChesapeake to Fairfaxby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Fairfax by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORF - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    1h 59m
    $87–459

  2. Drive 188.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Fairfaxcar car 188.3 mi
    3h 23m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 54m
    $73–144

  4. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORF - IAD
    2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2h 5m
    $67–319

  5. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORF - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 10m
    $82–396

Chesapeake to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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