There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, 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.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)EWR - ORF
3h 3m$150–410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to NorfolkFlixBus 2608 / ...
8h 18m$51–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
8h 16m$60–410Drive 342.7 mi
- Drive from Newark to Chesapeake342.7 mi
6h 53m$63–91Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)JFK - ORF
3h 41m$89–384Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)LGA - ORF
4h 27m$127–431Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)PHL - ORF
4h 18m$149–943Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NorfolkGreyhound US0355
11h 22m$64–159
Newark to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $150 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Newark and Chesapeake is 300 miles. The road distance is 344.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $60 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Newark to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Newark to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $410 and takes 8h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Norfolk 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–410 and the journey takes 8h 16m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–410
- Business Class
- $150–490
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Newark to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Chesapeake is 345 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Newark to Chesapeake.
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