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How to get fromCharlottesville to Chesapeakeby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Chesapeake by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 51m

  2. Drive 162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Chesapeakecar car 162.8 mi
    2h 55m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus N2601
    6h 43m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHO - ORF
    4h 4m
    $111–434

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 22m
    $43–522

Charlottesville to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Robert Hall & Military via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly.

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