There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Roanoke Island by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Elizabeth Citybus
- Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
6h 20m$50–93Drive 187.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Roanoke Islandcar 187.3 mi
3h 22m$35–50Bus, drive (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus Greyhound US0654s
- Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
6h 27m$40–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Roanoke Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Roanoke Island is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Raleigh and Roanoke Island is 248 miles. The road distance is 188.4 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Raleigh to Roanoke Island, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Roanoke Island is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Raleigh to Roanoke Island.
There are 1973+ hotels available in Roanoke Island.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Roanoke Island, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Roanoke Island. However, you can take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson Bus Stop, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Roanoke Island in around 3h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elizabeth City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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