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How to get fromAsheville to Roanokeby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Asheville to Roanoke by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    8h 44m
    $119–186

  2. Drive  227.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Asheville to Roanokecar car 227.3 mi
    4h 10m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 4m
    $64–95

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane AVL - ROA
    5h 46m
    $50–316

Asheville to Roanoke by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Asheville, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Asheville, NC to Roanoke Bus Stop via Greensboro Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Allegiant Air fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 3 hours.

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