There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Chester by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Durham to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
5h 26m$54–78Drive 147.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chapel Hill to Chestercar 147.4 mi
2h 43m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
5h 42m$92–168Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
5h 48m$460–616Bus via Petersburg Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
7h 30m$34–58
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Chester is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill to Chester. However, there are services departing from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop and arriving at Colonial Heights via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chapel Hill station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Chapel Hill and Chester is 181 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chapel Hill to Chester, including transfers.
Chapel Hill to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Chapel Hill to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Chester is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $650 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Colonial Heights once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chapel Hill to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Chapel Hill to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Chester is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Chapel Hill to Chester.
There are 284+ hotels available in Chester.