There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Virginia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
2h 51m$89–464Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Delaware State Universitybus 301
- Take the bus from Dover to Virginia Beachbus Nyc
9h 44m$39–63Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
8h 41m$46–81Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 40m$103–812Drive 248.4 mi
- Drive from Chester to Virginia Beachcar 248.4 mi
5h 16m$46–66Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 55m$80–606Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3h 16m$905–1,206Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
3h 56m$68–473Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wilmington to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
10h 1m$107–227
Chester to Virginia by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Virginia is to bus via Dover which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $85 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Virginia. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr and arriving at Virginia Beach via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Chester Transit Center and arriving at Norfolk via Wilmington and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Chester and Virginia is 228 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Chester to Virginia, including transfers.
Chester to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Chester to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Chester to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $85 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 41m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Virginia, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Delaware State University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Dover to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Chester to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Virginia is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Chester to Virginia.
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