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How to get fromRoanoke, VA to Athensby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke, VA to Athens by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ROA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    4h 20m
    $118–496

  2. Drive 360.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke, VA to Athenscar car 360.8 mi
    7h 7m
    $66–96

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 38m
    $145–285

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 14m
    $102–183

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Roanoke, VA to Athens.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 440.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Roanoke, VA to Athens Transit Center via Roanoke Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 14h 14m.

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