There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 3m$92–501Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
7h 31m$35–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 23m$72–142Drive 188 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Chesapeakecar 188 mi
3h 22m$35–50Subway 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 7m$67–310Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 56m$77–366
Fairfax to Chesapeake by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $90 - $500.
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 N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, Arlington and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
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 $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Fairfax to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Fairfax to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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