There are 2 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Chesapeake is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Chesapeake is 120 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $35 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Chesapeake is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Chesapeake.
There are 279+ hotels available in Chesapeake.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
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