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How to get fromHouston to Chesterby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Chester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAH - RIC
    5h 10m
    $218–914

  2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane HOU - RIC
    6h 13m
    $216–911

  3. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus bus FlixBus N2471
    28h 11m
    $245–336

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    37h 43m
    $840–1,303

  5. Drive  1,307.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Chestercar car 1,307.6 mi
    21h 48m
    $239–345

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus bus FlixBus N2471
    30h 12m
    $252–383

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,195.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Chester, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Chester via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Colonial Heights in around 28h 11m.

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