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

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There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Roanoke by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORF - ROA
    4h 24m
    $79–355

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 29m
    $42–72

  3. Train, bus via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    8h 5m
    $94–184

  4. Drive 239.4 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Roanokecar car 239.4 mi
    4h 59m
    $44–64

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Fredericksburg Amtraktrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    9h 35m
    $84–165

Norfolk to Roanoke by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Roanoke Bus Stop via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 29m.

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