The average bus between Newark and Chesapeake takes 9h 6m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Chesapeake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Newark and Chesapeake. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Chesapeake at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Norfolk and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Chesapeake station via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Newark to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
The distance between Newark and Chesapeake is 472.1 km. The road distance is 561 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.