There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to Washington 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 to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
1h 25m$123–783Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h 51m$29–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 29m$30–300Drive 194.9 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Washingtoncar 194.9 mi
3h 25m$36–52Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 17m$430–741Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 10m$230–1,185
Chesapeake to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Washington is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $120 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Washington. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Arlington via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Washington is 151 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Chesapeake to Washington, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 4h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Chesapeake to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Washington is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Chesapeake to Washington.
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