There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane BHM - ROA
5h 8m$99–473Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
12h 40m$94–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Birmingham to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
17h 29m$215–446Drive 510.4 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Roanokecar 510.4 mi
8h 30m$94–135Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly
- Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane HSV - ROA
6h 29m$95–458
Birmingham to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Roanoke is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Roanoke is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Intermodal Facility and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Roanoke via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.
The distance between Birmingham and Roanoke is 476 miles. The road distance is 513.4 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Birmingham to Roanoke, including transfers.
Birmingham to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham Intermodal Facility station.
Birmingham to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Birmingham station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Roanoke is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 12h 40m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $450 and takes 17h 29m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Birmingham to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 3:33 AM in Birmingham and 4:33 AM in Roanoke.
Birmingham to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Roanoke is 513 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Birmingham to Roanoke.
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