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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Roanoke by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane CMH - ROA
    6h 33m
    $81–458

  2. Drive 327.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Columbus to Roanokecar car 327.5 mi
    6h 12m
    $60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Wythevillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    11h 25m
    $70–125

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    15h 33m
    $147–351

  5. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane CMH - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    9h 31m
    $95–480

Columbus to Roanoke by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Roanoke Campbell Court via Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Christiansburg, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 11h 25m.

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