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How to get fromChesapeake to Salemby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to Salem by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    9h 45m
    $97–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 1m
    $42–73

  3. Drive 246.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Salemcar car 246.2 mi
    5h 11m
    $45–65

  4. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORF - ROA
    6h 2m
    $83–362

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtraktrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    11h 7m
    $84–168

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORF - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    5h 54m
    $106–368

Chesapeake to Salem by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Salem, City of Salem, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dntc to East Main WB at College via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg Transit Center, and 3rd St Station Slip C in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly.

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