There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Line 8 bus, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Transit Center- Bay Abus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane CLT - ROA
4h 18m$49–320Drive 178.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte, NC to Roanokecar 178.2 mi
3h 29m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
8h 14m$143–230Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 50m$46–76Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane CLT - LWB
- Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar
5h 5m$57–333
Charlotte, NC to Roanoke by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte, NC station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Roanoke via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Charlotte, NC and Roanoke is 175 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke, including transfers.
Charlotte, NC to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke via Tuckaseegee Rd & Glenwood Dr, Transit Center- Bay A, CTC Station, Parkwood Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Lynchburg in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke Bus Stop via Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Transit Center- Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte, NC to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Charlotte, NC to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte, NC to Roanoke is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Charlotte, NC to Roanoke.
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