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How to get fromAmherst to Roanokeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    16h 41m
    $192–394

  2. Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORH - ROA
    21h 16m
    $72–368

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Christiansburg, VAbus bus Ny
    3. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    16h 59m
    $114–158

  4. Drive 607.5 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Roanokecar car 607.5 mi
    11h 19m
    $111–161

  5. Fly Bradley International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane BDL - ROA
    9h 26m
    $73–376

  6. Bus, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane LGA - ROA
    10h 13m
    $109–478

  7. Fly Bradley International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane BDL - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    12h 23m
    $87–408

Amherst to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration16h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 41m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Roanoke once a week. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Common to Roanoke Campbell Court via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, Canal St, New York, NY, Christiansburg, VA, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 16h 59m.

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