There are 4 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Suffolk by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 55m$108–152Drive 163.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chapel Hill to Suffolkcar 163.9 mi
3h 37m$30–44Train (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 35m$150–262Fly, taxi
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolktaxi
6h 3m$350–650
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Suffolk is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Suffolk is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from South Rd at Coker Hall and arriving at Norfolk via Regional Transit Center, GoRaleigh Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chapel Hill station to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Chapel Hill and Suffolk is 253 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Suffolk without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Chapel Hill to Suffolk, including transfers.
Chapel Hill to Suffolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Chapel Hill to Suffolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Suffolk is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Suffolk, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Suffolk via Chapel Hill St at Duke St, Durham Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Norfolk in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chapel Hill to Suffolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Chapel Hill to Suffolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Suffolk is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Chapel Hill to Suffolk.
There are 24+ hotels available in Suffolk.