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How to get fromRichmond to Appalachian Trailby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Appalachian Trail by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $132–188

  2. Drive 207.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Appalachian Trailcar car 207.1 mi
    4h
    $38–55

  3. Fly Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane RIC - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $145–480

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    7h 35m
    $69–102

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    7h 50m
    $79–126

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane RIC - LWB
    2. Take the taxi from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    8h 2m
    $175–540

  7. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    4. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $150–437

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Appalachian Trail via Lynchburg Transit Center, 3rd St Station Slip D, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 7h 35m.

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