There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Reston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway
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Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
1h 28m$65–316Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 16m$34–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 3m$74–143Drive 199.6 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Restoncar 199.6 mi
3h 40m$37–53Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 8m$87–459
Chesapeake to Reston by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Reston is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Reston. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Arlington via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Reston. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Reston is 172 miles. The road distance is 200.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Reston without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Chesapeake to Reston, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Reston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $65 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Reston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Chesapeake to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Reston is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Chesapeake to Reston.
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