There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Roanoke by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Wythevillebus
- Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburgbus
- Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus Swb
6h 35m$51–98Drive 169.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Roanokecar 169.1 mi
3h 18m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
10h 33m$103–213Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
10h 37m$121–253
Charleston to Roanoke by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Roanoke is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Charleston, WV and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot and Exit 118 - Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Roanoke via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Charleston and Roanoke is 229 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Charleston to Roanoke, including transfers.
Charleston to Roanoke bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston, WV station.
Charleston to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Roanoke is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston, WV to Roanoke Campbell Court via Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Christiansburg, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Roanoke via Charlottesville in around 10h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston, WV to Wytheville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Court
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Roanoke bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Wytheville station.
Charleston to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Roanoke is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Charleston to Roanoke.
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