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How to get fromGainesville to Roanokeby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Roanoke by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ATL - ROA
    4h 57m
    $86–417

  2. Drive 362.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Roanokecar car 362.1 mi
    7h 17m
    $67–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    11h 29m
    $147–306

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 2m
    $83–153

Gainesville to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Gainesville Station to Roanoke via Lynchburg in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Roanoke Bus Stop via Gainesville, Charlotte Bus Station, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 12h 2m.

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