There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Chesapeake by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 1m$97–521Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 48m$33–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 2m$72–152Drive 201.9 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Chesapeakecar 201.9 mi
3h 39m$37–54Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 34m$72–331Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 23m$77–927
Silver Spring to Chesapeake by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Chesapeake is to subway and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Chesapeake is 165 miles. The road distance is 203.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Silver Spring to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chesapeake is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Silver Spring to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Chesapeake is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Silver Spring to Chesapeake.
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