There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Raleigh by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus New York
2h 44m$38–71Drive 140.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Raleighcar 140.6 mi
2h 41m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
3h 14m$80–145Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
5h 7m$458–606Bus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Raleigh Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
3h 14m$49–73
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Raleigh is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Raleigh is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave and arriving at Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Chester and Raleigh is 146 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Chester to Raleigh, including transfers.
Chester to Raleigh bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave station.
Chester to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Raleigh is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $450 - $650 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
CoachRun operates a bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- 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
- $70–440
- 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
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Colonial Heights to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Raleigh bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St station.
Chester to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Raleigh is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Chester to Raleigh.
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