There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Chester by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
3h 57m$88–443Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus Hampton
8h 12m$35–65Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
7h 50m$51–80Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
9h 22m$101–807Drive 247.6 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Chestercar 247.6 mi
5h 17m$46–66Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - PHL
6h 25m$86–493Bus to Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Salisbury Park & Ridebus
- Fly from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SBY - PHL
5h 39m$89–438Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
10h 21m$107–227
Virginia Beach to Chester by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Chester is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Chester is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Chester. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Av of the States & 7th St via Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Norfolk, Washington Union Station and Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Chester is 242 miles. The road distance is 249.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Chester without a car is to bus via Philadelphia Bus Station which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Virginia Beach to Chester, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Chester is to bus via Philadelphia Bus Station which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Chester Transit Center via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and Wilmington in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Salisbury Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Virginia Beach to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Chester is 249 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Virginia Beach to Chester.
There are 1025+ hotels available in Chester.







