There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
2h 39m$16–46Drive 69.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Roanokecar 69.7 mi
1h 22m$13–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
2h 46m$25–66
Amherst to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Roanoke is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Roanoke is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Amherst and Roanoke is 68 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Amherst to Roanoke, including transfers.
Amherst to Roanoke bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst station.
Amherst to Roanoke bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Lynchburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Roanoke is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Amherst to Roanoke.
There are 95+ hotels available in Roanoke.
What companies run services between Amherst, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Roanoke Bus Stop via Lynchburg Amtrak Station and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 2h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $9–35
Bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $9–35
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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