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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane DTW - ROA
    6h 27m
    $91–487

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    16h 13m
    $86–186

  3. Bus, train

    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
    $201–477

  4. Drive  514.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Roanokecar car 514.3 mi
    9h 44m
    $94–136

  5. Bus via Washington

    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
    $117–211

Detroit to Roanoke by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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 Columbus, Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Christiansburg, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 16h 13m.

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