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

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Chester by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    5h 13m
    $79–129

  2. Drive 159.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Chestercar car 159.7 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–43

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ROA - RIC
    5h 15m
    $99–414

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    5h 14m
    $70–110

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Chester via Lynchburg Transit Center and Richmond in around 5h 14m.

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