There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
2h$60–408Drive 182 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlottecar 182 mi
3h 35m$34–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
7h 55m$85–179Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
9h 5m$46–84Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Roanoke-ROA to Charlotte182 mi
3h 35m
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Roanoke Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) and Charlotte is 163 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte, including transfers.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h and costs $60 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Roanoke Airport (ROA), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Roanoke Campbell Court, Roanoke, and Lynchburg in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Roanoke-ROA to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Charlotte.
There are 775+ hotels available in Charlotte.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roanoke Airport (ROA) and Charlotte. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






