There are 4 ways to get from Forest to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
1h 23m$32–45Drive 42.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest to Roanokecar 42.6 mi
57 min$8–12Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
1h 30m$41–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest to Roanoketaxi 42.6 mi
57 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest to Roanoke is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest to Roanoke is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Forest to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg Transit Center and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Forest to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Forest and Roanoke is 61 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.
The best way to get from Forest to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Forest to Roanoke, including transfers.
Forest to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Forest to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
The best way to get from Forest to Roanoke is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Forest, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Allied Cabs
- Phone
- +1 434-845-7039
Gray Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 434-845-4554
Yellow Cab Lynchburg
- Phone
- +1 434-846-8888
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More Questions & Answers
Forest to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Forest to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest to Roanoke is 43 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Forest to Roanoke.
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