There are 6 ways to get from Washington 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
1h 24m$91–489Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
4h 53m$33–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
4h 48m$70–150Drive 195.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Chesapeakecar 195.3 mi
3h 25m$36–52Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 5m$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
2h 58m$70–900
Washington to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Washington and Chesapeake is 152 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Washington to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Washington to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Washington to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 4h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 53m.
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 Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- 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 Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Washington to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chesapeake is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Washington to Chesapeake.
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