There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
5h 22m$78–165Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Raleighcar 168.6 mi
3h 30m$31–45Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 29m$34–64Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 10m$301–586
Chesapeake to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Raleigh is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Raleigh is 249 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Chesapeake to Raleigh, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Raleigh is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Raleigh Union Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
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
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Chesapeake to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Raleigh is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Chesapeake to Raleigh.
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