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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane CHS - ROA
    5h 52m
    $54–312

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    13h 5m
    $187–371

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 42m
    $86–174

  4. Drive 352.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Roanokecar car 352.4 mi
    7h 25m
    $65–93

  5. Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane CHS - LWB
    2. Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar car
    7h 42m
    $64–331

Charleston to Roanoke by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Roanoke via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 13h 5m.

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