There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 51m$91–499Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 28m$34–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 3m$72–143Drive 195.3 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Chesapeakecar 195.3 mi
3h 25m$36–52Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 17m$65–318Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 24m$72–907
Washington DC to Chesapeake by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Washington DC and Chesapeake is 159 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Washington DC to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Washington DC to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, 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
- $40–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Washington DC to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Chesapeake is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Washington DC to Chesapeake.
There are 255+ hotels available in Chesapeake.