There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Columbia (CAE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane CAE - ROA
5h 59m$106–706Drive 270.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Roanokecar 270.2 mi
5h 4m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
11h 47m$137–288Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
13h 7m$82–144
Columbia to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Roanoke is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Roanoke is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Roanoke via Cary, Greensboro and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Columbia and Roanoke is 260 miles. The road distance is 271.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 11h 47m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Columbia to Roanoke, including transfers.
Columbia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Roanoke is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $100 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Roanoke via Cary, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Columbia to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Columbia to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Columbia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Roanoke is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Columbia to Roanoke.
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