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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 19m
    $148–234

  2. Drive  158 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke, VA to Raleighcar car 158 mi
    3h 34m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 10m
    $76–114

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ROA - RDU
    5h 1m
    $76–449

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Roanoke, VA to Raleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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 GoRaleigh Station via Roanoke Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 9h 10m.

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