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How to get fromRoanoke to Chesapeakeby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Chesapeake by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    8h 14m
    $94–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    8h 38m
    $42–71

  3. Drive 240.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Chesapeakecar car 240.2 mi
    4h 59m
    $44–64

  4. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ROA - ORF
    5h 2m
    $82–349

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the train from Fredericksburg Amtrak to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 40m
    $84–165

  6. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane ROA - PHF
    8h 54m
    $63–338

  7. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LYH - ORF
    7h 43m
    $92–371

Roanoke to Chesapeake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Robert Hall & Military via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly.

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