There are 7 ways to get from Sterling to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 47m$71–339Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 54m$35–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 52m$69–155Drive 201.7 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Chesapeakecar 201.7 mi
3h 44m$37–54Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, 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 43m$98–532Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver 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
4h 44m$78–397Subway, train
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 12m$73–174
Sterling to Chesapeake by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Arlington and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, 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 52m.
The distance between Sterling and Chesapeake is 174 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Sterling to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Sterling to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Sterling to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Sterling to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 6h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Sterling, 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 $65–140 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
- $45–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
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
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Sterling to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Chesapeake is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Sterling to Chesapeake.
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