There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
7h 3m$105–196Drive 139.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Roanokecar 139.5 mi
3h 15m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
9h 40m$44–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depotbus 4
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
9h 13m$60–118
Research Triangle to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Roanoke is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Greensboro Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Research Triangle to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Roanoke is 247 miles. The road distance is 140.3 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Research Triangle to Roanoke, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Research Triangle to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Roanoke is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Roanoke via Cary, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Roanoke Bus Stop via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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 Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Research Triangle to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Research Triangle to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Roanoke is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Research Triangle to Roanoke.
There are 84+ hotels available in Roanoke.