There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 7m$37–317Drive 172.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Durhamcar 172.8 mi
3h 48m$32–46Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 57m$33–74Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 6m$228–426
Chesapeake to Durham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Durham via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Durham is 279 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Chesapeake to Durham, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Durham is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 7h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $25–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–170
- Business Class
- $55–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Chesapeake to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Durham is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Chesapeake to Durham.
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