There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane CVG - ROA
6h 19m$80–446Drive 366.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Roanokecar 366.9 mi
7h 5m$67–97Bus via Nashville (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
14h 55m$108–209Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
19h 3m$174–379Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St 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
15h$79–170
Cincinnati to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Roanoke is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Covington Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Roanoke is 304 miles. The road distance is 369 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Roanoke without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 14h 55m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cincinnati to Roanoke, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Covington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Nashville, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 14h 55m.
Cincinnati to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Roanoke is 369 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Cincinnati to Roanoke.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Covington to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Wytheville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Court
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
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