There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
2h 21m$128–606Drive 275.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Charlottecar 275.5 mi
4h 45m$51–73Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
6h 53m$71–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h$140–265Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
7h 11m$52–89
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Charlotte is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Transportation Center and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Chester and Charlotte is 280 miles. The road distance is 277.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Chester to Charlotte, including transfers.
Chester to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Petersburg Transportation Center station.
Chester to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 53m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- 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 Petersburg Transportation Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Chester to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Charlotte is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chester to Charlotte.
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