What is the cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland?

The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland?

The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Chapel Hill and Ashland?

No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Durham and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Chapel Hill and Ashland?

No, there is no direct train from Chapel Hill station to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Ashland Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Chapel Hill to Ashland?

The distance between Chapel Hill and Ashland is 248 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chapel Hill to Ashland without a car?

The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chapel Hill to Ashland bus from?

Chapel Hill to Ashland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.

Where do I catch the Chapel Hill to Ashland train from?

Chapel Hill to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Chapel Hill to Ashland?

The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Chapel Hill to Ashland bus arrive?

Chapel Hill to Ashland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.

Where does the Chapel Hill to Ashland train arrive?

Chapel Hill to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chapel Hill to Ashland?

Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Ashland is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Chapel Hill to Ashland.

Where can I stay near Ashland?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ashland.

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There are 4 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Ashland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 31m
$70–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
7h 31m
$30–58
Drive 177.2 mi
1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Ashlandcar 177.2 mi
3h 17m
$33–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Ashland Stationtrain Northeast Regional
9h 6m
$36–72

Chapel Hill to Ashland by bus and train (Amtrak)

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.6 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Ashland, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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