There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Chester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane CLT - RIC
3h 2m$112–492Bus via Petersburg Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
6h 58m$49–88Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
6h 24m$75–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
6h 40m$139–259Drive 275.4 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Chestercar 275.4 mi
4h 46m$51–73
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Chester is to bus via Petersburg Station which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Charlotte and Chester is 281 miles. The road distance is 277 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Charlotte to Chester, including transfers.
Charlotte to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 24m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Colonial Heights 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Charlotte to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Chester is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Charlotte to Chester.
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