There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 22m$36–321Drive 172.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Chesapeakecar 172.4 mi
3h 46m$32–46Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
7h 3m$33–76Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
5h 38m$228–428Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CLT - ORF
6h 14m$196–483
Durham to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Chesapeake is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Durham and Chesapeake is 279 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $35 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Durham to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Durham to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Durham to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Chesapeake is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $35 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $220 - $430 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- 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
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Durham to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Chesapeake is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Durham to Chesapeake.
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