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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    4h 49m
    $28–49

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 21m
    $99–221

  3. Drive 162.2 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Roanokecar car 162.2 mi
    3h 19m
    $30–43

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane RIC - ROA
    5h 54m
    $54–365

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 56m
    $37–69

Richmond to Roanoke by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Roanoke Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Roanoke via Alexandria in around 8h 21m.

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