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There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Roanoke Rapids by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi via Charlotte

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    11h 19m
    $166–257

  2. Drive 420.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Roanoke Rapidscar car 420.9 mi
    7h 32m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ATL - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    6h 54m
    $180–301

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    11h 44m
    $166–251

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wilson to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    12h 32m
    $245–393

  6. Bus, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane ATL - OAJ
    3. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    7h 21m
    $131–481

  7. Bus, fly to Richmond International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ATL - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 51m
    $325–399

  8. Bus, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ATL - GSO
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to South Hillbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 43m
    $276–846

  9. Bus, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ATL - FAY
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to South Hillbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h
    $234–605

  10. Bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ATL - RDU
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to South Hillbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h 37m
    $354–750

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 525.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens to Roanoke Rapids in around 7h 32m.

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