There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Tampa
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane TPA - ORF
4h 7m$170–517Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus
20h 58m$138–229Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
21h 53m$259–572Drive 789.3 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Chesapeakecar 789.3 mi
13h 50m$145–209Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCO - ORF
6h 1m$147–454
Tampa to Chesapeake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 20h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Orlando Bus Station, Richmond and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
The distance between Tampa and Chesapeake is 740 miles. The road distance is 794 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 20h 58m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Tampa to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Tampa to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 20h 58m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 21h 53m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Orlando Bus Station, Richmond, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 20h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Orlando to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Tampa to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Chesapeake is 794 miles. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Tampa to Chesapeake.
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