There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, 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.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
1h 14m$113–666Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
4h 34m$30–300Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
5h 3m$31–46Drive 195.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Chesapeakecar 195.3 mi
3h 25m$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 10m$430–743
Washington to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
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 and Chesapeake is 152 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Washington to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Washington to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Washington to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 4h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 3m.
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 15m
- 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 Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Washington to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chesapeake is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Washington to Chesapeake.
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