There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 25m$65–144Drive 169.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Chesapeakecar 169.5 mi
3h 26m$31–45Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
6h 33m$33–53Fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
5h 11m$280–588Line 100 bus, fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, line 961 bus
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane RDU - PHF
- Take the bus from Newport News Transit Center to Dntcbus
8h 31m$66–376
Raleigh to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Chesapeake is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Raleigh and Chesapeake is 249 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Raleigh to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Raleigh to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Chesapeake is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Pittsburgh, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Raleigh to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Chesapeake is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Raleigh to Chesapeake.
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