There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Chester 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 from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MIA - RIC
3h 50m$155–710Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Richmondbus FlixBus N2473
19h 46m$194–284Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
20h 1m$596–905Drive 929.2 mi
- Drive from Miami to Chestercar 929.2 mi
15h 17m$170–245Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane FLL - RIC
4h 29m$188–865
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Chester is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.
The distance between Miami and Chester is 850 miles. The road distance is 934.6 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 19h 46m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Miami to Chester, including transfers.
Miami to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 19h 46m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 20h 1m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Richmond 4 times a week. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 19h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Miami to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Miami to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Chester is 935 miles. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Miami to Chester.
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