There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 1m$132–841Drive 188 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Chesapeakecar 188 mi
3h 22m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 12m$113–184Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
7h 35m$37–61Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 11m$102–590Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 51m$117–696
Fairfax to Chesapeake by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake is to subway and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Fairfax and Chesapeake is 168 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Fairfax to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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 Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 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 Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Fairfax to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Chesapeake is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Fairfax to Chesapeake.
There are 256+ hotels available in Chesapeake.