There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
7h 19m$97–189Drive 158 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke, VA to Raleighcar 158 mi
3h 34m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Raleighbus
8h 19mFly
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ROA - RDU
5h 1m$66–359
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Raleigh via Lynchburg Transit Center and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke, VA 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 7h 19m.
The distance between Roanoke, VA and Raleigh is 252 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh, including transfers.
Roanoke, VA to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke, VA to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $360 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh Union Station via Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Greensboro in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh via Roanoke Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Greensboro in around 8h 19m.
- 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
- $50–340
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
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
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
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
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Greensboro to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke, VA to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke, VA to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke, VA to Raleigh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh.
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