There are 6 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane RIC - ROA
4h 9m$59–361Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 30m$27–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Roanoke169.1 mi
3h 25mDrive 169.1 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanokecar 169.1 mi
3h 25m$31–45Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane RIC - LYH
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
7h 4m$70–385Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 37m$36–70
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Roanoke is 153 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 6h 30m.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Roanoke.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Roanoke Bus Stop via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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