There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Roanoke by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane DTW - ROA
6h 38m$96–522Drive 508.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Roanokecar 508.6 mi
9h 25m$93–135Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
21h 29mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain
22h 41mBus, train via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus
23h 49mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
29h 31m$634–1,001
Detroit (DTW) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Roanoke is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Roanoke is to bus and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Toledo Bus Stop and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 31m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Roanoke is 421 miles. The road distance is 511.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 21h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ann Arbor to Roanoke, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Roanoke is to bus which takes 21h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 29h 31m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Toledo Bus Stop and Washington Union Station in around 21h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Roanoke via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville in around 29h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Ann Arbor to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Ann Arbor to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Roanoke is 512 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Ann Arbor to Roanoke.
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