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How to get fromNorfolk to Chapel Hillby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Chapel Hill by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    7h 11m
    $150–244

  2. Drive  182.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Chapel Hillcar car 182.9 mi
    4h 5m
    $34–49

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    8h 26m
    $40–60

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORF - RDU
    4h 58m
    $281–586

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus bus Crx
    7h 12m
    $140–214

Norfolk to Chapel Hill by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Norfolk to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Durham Amtrak Station, and Durham Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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