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How to get fromChapel Hill to Roanokeby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    6h 54m
    $54–112

  2. Drive 126.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Roanokecar car 126.1 mi
    2h 58m
    $23–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    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
    8h 10m
    $34–58

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    8h 9m
    $72–152

Chapel Hill to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Roanoke Bus Stop via Greensboro Depot, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Roanoke via Chapel Hill St at Duke St, Durham Amtrak Station, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 8h 9m.

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