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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    6h 57m
    $59–141

  2. Drive  151.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Roanokecar car 151.2 mi
    3h 25m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 29m
    $42–68

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane RDU - ROA
    6h 26m
    $56–358

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus bus Crx
    2. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    8h 44m
    $44–100

Raleigh to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 29m.

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