There are 6 ways to get from McLean to Chesapeake by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 58m$421–693Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 2m$33–296Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 57m$33–60Drive 197.2 mi
- Drive from McLean to Chesapeakecar 197.2 mi
3h 29m$36–52Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 8m$113–695Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
4h 18m$163–725
McLean to Chesapeake by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Chesapeake is to bus and fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $420 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Ballston+Bay E, Arlington and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between McLean and Chesapeake is 183 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from McLean to Chesapeake, including transfers.
McLean to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
The best way to get from McLean to Chesapeake is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $30 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 57m.
McLean to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Chesapeake is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from McLean to Chesapeake.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Norfolk 5 times a week. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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