There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ROA - RDU
4h 54m$57–347Drive 156.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleighcar 156.5 mi
3h 30m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
8h 32m$80–169Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
9h 58m$69–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Roanoke-ROA to Raleigh156.5 mi
3h 30mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
11h 10m$63–121
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Roanoke Bus Stop, Fredericksburg Bus Stop and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Lynchburg and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) and Raleigh is 134 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh, including transfers.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $55 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Roanoke Airport (ROA), USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport to Raleigh Union Station via Roanoke Campbell Court, Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Greensboro in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
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 Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Roanoke-ROA to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fredericksburg Bus Stop station.
Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to Raleigh.
There are 469+ hotels available in Raleigh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roanoke Airport (ROA) and Raleigh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.