There are 5 ways to get from Chester to North Carolina by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
2h 21m$128–606Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
7h 59m$48–95Bus 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$52–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 25m$133–268Drive 275.5 mi
- Drive from Chester to Charlottecar 275.5 mi
4h 45m$51–73
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to North Carolina is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to North Carolina. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave and arriving at Trade St & College St via Mulberry Church Rd & Queen City Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at 7th St Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Chester and North Carolina is 280 miles. The road distance is 277.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to North Carolina without a car is to bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr which takes 7h 11m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Chester to North Carolina, including transfers.
Chester to North Carolina bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave station.
Chester to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 11m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and North Carolina, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, CoachRun operates a bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- 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
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
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
- CoachRun
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to North Carolina bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr station.
Chester to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to North Carolina is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chester to North Carolina.
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