There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Norfolk to Newport Newsbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 18mBus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
4h 13m$16–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 50m$67–103Drive 95.1 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 95.1 mi
1h 46m$18–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Virginia Commonwealth University is 95 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Norfolk to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Chesapeake to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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