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How to get fromKentucky to Roanokeby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Roanoke by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane LEX - ROA
    4h 42m
    $90–392

  2. Drive  414.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Roanokecar car 414.7 mi
    7h 16m
    $74–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    12h 20m
    $113–166

  4. Fly from Tri-State Airport

    1. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane HTS - ROA
    4h 49m
    $86–377

  5. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SDF - ROA
    6h 7m
    $76–438

  6. Bus via Preston @ Park Brook

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    14h 56m
    $121–187

Kentucky to Roanoke by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Roanoke Bus Stop via Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 20m.

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