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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane DTW - ROA
    6h 39m
    $106–607

  2. Drive  514.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Roanokecar car 514.3 mi
    9h 44m
    $91–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    20h 15m
    $132–231

  4. Bus, train via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    21h 36m
    $416–687

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    23h 8m
    $172–258

Detroit to Roanoke by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Roanoke Campbell Court via Toledo Bus Stop, Washington Union Station, Salem VDOT Park & Ride, and Exit 140 -Park and Ride in around 20h 15m.

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