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California to Chesapeake trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between California and Chesapeake takes 3d 1h and the fastest train takes 2d 22h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from California 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.

3d 1h
Duration
3,217 mi
Distance
$1,036
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

California to Chesapeake train times

Trains run 4 times a week between California and Chesapeake. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from California is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Chesapeake at 7:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 3h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak3d 3h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 22h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Chesapeake? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from California to Chesapeake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,216.6 mi
  • Duration: 3d 1h

What companies run services between California, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 20h.

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