There are 3 ways to get from Greensboro to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
4h 24m$90–140Drive 99.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Roanokecar 99.2 mi
2h 8m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
5h 44m$33–51
Greensboro to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Roanoke is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Roanoke is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Roanoke via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Greensboro and Roanoke is 164 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Greensboro to Roanoke, including transfers.
Greensboro to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Roanoke is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Greensboro to Roanoke via Lynchburg in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center in around 5h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Greensboro to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Greensboro to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Roanoke is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Greensboro to Roanoke.
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