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How to get fromChesapeake to Roanoke Rapidsby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chesapeake to Roanoke Rapids by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Petersburg to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus Acb 1222
    3h 38m

  2. Drive 88.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Roanoke Rapidscar car 88.6 mi
    2h 6m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Newport Newsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus
    5h 36m

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  • Distance: 151.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chesapeake to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Petersburg, take the bus to Roanoke Rapids, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norfolk to Roanoke Rapids via Newport News, Newport News, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Richmond, and Roanoke Rapids in around 5h 36m.

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