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
2h 50m$112–691Drive 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 23m$52–132Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
8h 28m$36–52Subway 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$87–450Subway 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$92–516
Fairfax to Chesapeake by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake is to subway and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Norfolk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
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 23m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 23m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 28m.
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 $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- 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 271+ hotels available in Chesapeake.