There are 5 ways to get from State College to Chesapeake by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SCE - ORF
4h 46m$93–412Drive 359.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Chesapeakecar 359.3 mi
7h 20m$66–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
11h 39m$79–391Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
12h 24m$104–1,051Bus
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
11h 43m$78–131
State College to Chesapeake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Philadelphia and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between State College and Chesapeake is 303 miles. The road distance is 361.4 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Chesapeake without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 39m and costs $75 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from State College to Chesapeake, including transfers.
State College to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
The best way to get from State College to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 43m.
State College to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Chesapeake is 361 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from State College to Chesapeake.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Philadelphia, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–180
- 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 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from State College Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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