There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Reston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
1h 41m$80–406Drive 199.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Restoncar 199.6 mi
3h 40m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 3m$121–184Fly 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 15m$92–519Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 27m$77–406
Chesapeake to Reston by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Reston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $80 - $410.
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 $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Chesapeake to Reston, including transfers.
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 41m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 5h 3m.
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.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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