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How to get fromGlen Allen to Roanokeby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    5h 2m
    $54–86

  2. Drive 164.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Allen to Roanokecar car 164.4 mi
    3h 25m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, train via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 10m
    $71–126

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane RIC - ROA
    4h 37m
    $109–414

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 19m
    $51–89

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 184.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond Staples Mill Road Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, and Charlottesville Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly.

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