There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Chapel Hill by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 11m$90–188Drive 182.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Chapel Hillcar 182.9 mi
4h 6m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
8h 26m$40–70Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 12m$301–586
Norfolk to Chapel Hill by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Chapel Hill is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Chapel Hill is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Chapel Hill. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at South Rd at Kenan Labs via Norfolk, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Chapel Hill station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Norfolk and Chapel Hill is 295 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Chapel Hill without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Norfolk to Chapel Hill, including transfers.
Norfolk to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Chapel Hill is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 5h 12m.
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 $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Norfolk to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Chapel Hill is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Norfolk to Chapel Hill.
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