There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Norfolk by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
8h 4m$42–66Drive 182.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chapel Hill to Norfolkcar 182.9 mi
4h 5m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 6m$148–248Fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
5h 27m$116–586Line 800 bus, fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, line 961 bus
- Take the bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane RDU - PHF
- Take the bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntcbus
9h 1m$64–370
Chapel Hill to Norfolk by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Norfolk is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Norfolk is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from South Rd at Coker Hall and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Regional Transit Center, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chapel Hill station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Chapel Hill and Norfolk is 233 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Chapel Hill to Norfolk, including transfers.
Chapel Hill to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Chapel Hill to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Norfolk is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 8h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Norfolk via Chapel Hill St at Duke St, Durham Amtrak Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Pittsburgh, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntc
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Chapel Hill to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Chapel Hill to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Norfolk is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Chapel Hill to Norfolk.
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