What is the cheapest way to get from Reston to Chesapeake?

The cheapest way to get from Reston to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reston to Chesapeake?

The fastest way to get from Reston to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $85 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Reston and Chesapeake?

No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Reston and Chesapeake?

No, there is no direct train from Reston to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, 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 20m.

How far is it from Reston to Chesapeake?

The distance between Reston and Chesapeake is 172 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.

How do I travel from Reston to Chesapeake without a car?

The best way to get from Reston to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Reston to Chesapeake?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Reston to Chesapeake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reston to Chesapeake bus from?

Reston to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.

Where do I catch the Reston to Chesapeake train from?

Reston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train, bus or fly from Reston to Chesapeake?

The best way to get from Reston to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 6h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Reston to Chesapeake bus arrive?

Reston to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Reston to Chesapeake train arrive?

Reston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.

Can I drive from Reston to Chesapeake?

Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Chesapeake is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Reston to Chesapeake.

Where can I stay near Chesapeake?

There are 271+ hotels available in Chesapeake.

Reston to Chesapeake - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Reston to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 32m
$85–447
Drive 199.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reston to Chesapeakecar 199.2 mi
3h 39m
$37–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 20m
$53–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
8h 17m
$44–84
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 58m
$112–691
Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 59m
$92–516
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 32m
$57–143

Reston to Chesapeake by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 26m.

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