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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    6h 45m
    $76–158

  2. Drive 144.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Roanokecar car 144.2 mi
    3h 18m
    $27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham 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
    9h 49m
    $44–78

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane RDU - ROA
    6h 27m
    $60–340

Cary to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cary to Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Roanoke Bus Stop via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 49m.

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