There are 5 ways to get from Gastonia to Roanoke by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay Xbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane CLT - ROA
4h 39m$50–332Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gastonia to Roanokecar 188.8 mi
3h 53m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Gastonia Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
7h 49m$152–236Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
9h 4m$47–79Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane CLT - LWB
- Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar
5h 25m$63–356
Gastonia to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gastonia to Roanoke is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Gastonia to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gastonia to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Gastonia and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Gastonia station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Gastonia Station and arriving at Roanoke via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Gastonia and Roanoke is 193 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Gastonia to Roanoke, including transfers.
Gastonia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Gastonia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gastonia Station.
The best way to get from Gastonia to Roanoke is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Gastonia Station to Roanoke via Lynchburg in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gastonia to Roanoke Bus Stop via Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gastonia Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to Transit Center- Bay X
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Gastonia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Gastonia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gastonia to Roanoke is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Gastonia to Roanoke.
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