There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Jacksonville by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane RIC - JAX
3h 43m$206–706Drive 585.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Jacksonvillecar 585.5 mi
9h 37m$107–155Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2472
12h 6m$135–217Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain Silver Meteor / ...
12h 7m$221–448
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $200 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Chester and Jacksonville is 581 miles. The road distance is 588.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 12h 6m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Chester to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Chester to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Chester to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $200 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 12h 6m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $450 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Jacksonville (JAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $95–170 and the journey takes 11h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jacksonville via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jacksonville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Chester to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Jacksonville is 589 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Chester to Jacksonville.
There are 630+ hotels available in Jacksonville.