There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)RDU - ORF
3h 14m$246–420Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to NorfolkGreyhound US0654s
7h 20m$31–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak StationCarolinian / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
6h 20m$63–356Drive 171.3 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Chesapeake171.3 mi
3h 53m$32–46Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)RDU - PHF
6h 43m$62–353Train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak StationFloridian / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
7h 14m$41–307
Research Triangle to Chesapeake by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $240 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Chesapeake is 169 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $60 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Research Triangle to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $240 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 6h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 7h 20m.
Research Triangle to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Chesapeake is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Research Triangle to Chesapeake.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Norfolk via Cary and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 20m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Pittsburgh, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $22–90
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–160
- Business Class
- $50–230
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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.html
- 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
- $27–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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