There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Duke University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus New York
3h 58m$41–77Drive 138.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Duke Universitycar 138.9 mi
2h 29m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
4h 47m$91–166Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
5h 38m$462–610Bus via Petersburg Station
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
5h 46m$32–56
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Duke University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Duke University is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave and arriving at Erwin Rd at LaSalle St via Hillsborough Rd at LaSalle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Chester and Duke University is 178 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Duke University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chester to Duke University, including transfers.
Chester to Duke University bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave station.
Chester to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Duke University is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 4h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $650 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
CoachRun operates a bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd 5 times a week. Tickets cost $14–45 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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 Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Duke University bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd station.
Chester to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Duke University is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Chester to Duke University.
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