There are 6 ways to get from Washington, DC to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 35m$117–692Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
4h 34m$30–300Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
5h 23m$33–64Drive 196.6 mi
- Drive from Washington, DC to Chesapeakecar 196.6 mi
3h 27m$36–52Train 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
2h 47m$230–1,180Subway 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 24m$432–746
Washington, DC to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Washington, DC and Chesapeake is 158 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Washington, DC to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Washington, DC to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 4h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- 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
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- $2–8
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington, DC to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Washington, DC to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Chesapeake is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Washington, DC to Chesapeake.
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