There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth City to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
9h 58m$61–96Drive 251.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanokecar 251.1 mi
6h 7m$46–67Bus, train via Arlington
- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain
13h 15m$120–257Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORF - ROA
6h 22m$90–392Bus, train
- Take the bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolkbus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
10h 1m$66–113
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth City to Roanoke is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth City to Roanoke is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth City to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth City and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Norfolk, Richmond and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Elizabeth City and Roanoke is 335 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth City to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Elizabeth City to Roanoke, including transfers.
Elizabeth City to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elizabeth City station.
Elizabeth City to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth City to Roanoke is 253 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke.
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What companies run services between Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Bus Stop via Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elizabeth City to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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