There are 2 ways to get from Chesapeake to Chester by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Chester is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Chester is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $55 - $95.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Chester is 95 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Chesapeake to Chester, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Chester is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Chesapeake to Chester.
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What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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