There are 6 ways to get from McLean to Chesapeake by bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver 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 2m$114–693Drive 197.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Chesapeakecar 197.2 mi
3h 28m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 24m$55–136Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
7h 31m$39–55Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 4m$87–450Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver 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
4h 11m$94–518
McLean to Chesapeake by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Chesapeake is to bus and subway and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between McLean and Chesapeake is 168 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from McLean to Chesapeake, including transfers.
McLean to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Chesapeake is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between McLean, 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 McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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 McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
McLean to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
McLean to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Chesapeake is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from McLean to Chesapeake.
There are 271+ hotels available in Chesapeake.