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

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Chester by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, line 37 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROA - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison Stbus bus
    3h 55m
    $72–427

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    12h 10m
    $62–115

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Carolinian / ...
    7h 58m
    $100–801

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Carolinian / ...
    9h 18m
    $64–707

  5. Drive 344.4 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Chestercar car 344.4 mi
    6h 36m
    $63–91

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 27m
    $111–223

Roanoke to Chester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Chester Transit Center via Washington Union Station and Wilmington in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Av of the States & 7th St via Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 12h 10m.

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