The average train between Washington DC and Chesapeake takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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.
Trains run twice daily between Washington DC and Chesapeake. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Chesapeake at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Chesapeake station via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Washington DC to Chesapeake train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Chesapeake train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Norfolk station.
The distance between Washington DC and Chesapeake is 240.3 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
