There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Chesapeake by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BOS - ORF
3h 38m$127–645Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus FlixBus 2611
- Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk bus Nyc
13h 42m$64–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
13h 14m$180–470Drive 559.1 mi
- Drive from Boston to Chesapeakecar 559.1 mi
11h 3m$102–148Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PVD - ORF
4h 19m$178–451Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BDL - ORF
5h 41m$219–513Bus via Robert Hall & Military (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0355
15h 33m$102–155
Boston to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $60 - $150 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Chesapeake is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Dntc via New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway and Virginia Beach & Burling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 14m.
The distance between Boston and Chesapeake is 481 miles. The road distance is 562.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs $180 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Boston to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Boston to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Chesapeake is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs $180 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $180–470 and the journey takes 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Dntc via NYC Downtown, New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway, Norfolk , and Virginia Beach & Burling in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to NYC Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at NYC Downtown station.
Boston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Chesapeake is 562 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Boston to Chesapeake.
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