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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORF - ROA
    4h 30m
    $87–388

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 33m
    $40–73

  3. Train, bus via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    8h 5m
    $80–166

  4. Drive 240.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Roanokecar car 240.2 mi
    5h
    $44–64

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtraktrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    9h 39m
    $71–150

Chesapeake to Roanoke by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Roanoke Bus Stop via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 33m.

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