There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane CLT - ROA
3h 40m$51–347Drive 179 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Roanokecar 179 mi
3h 31m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 22m$84–169Bus
- 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
7h 20m$46–79Fly 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
4h 23m$64–371
Charlotte to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Roanoke is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Charlotte and Roanoke is 171 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Charlotte to Roanoke, including transfers.
Charlotte to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Roanoke is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Roanoke via Lynchburg in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Charlotte to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Roanoke is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Charlotte to Roanoke.
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