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How to get fromRoanoke to Aftonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Afton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 54m
    $105–159

  2. Drive 92.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Aftoncar car 92.4 mi
    1h 45m
    $17–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    2. Take the bus from Christianburg to Staunton Crossingbus bus Valley Flyer
    4h 8m
    $81–103

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from West Main at 7th St. to Waynesboro Park & Ridebus bus Afton Express
    5h 8m
    $64–110

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  • Distance: 133.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Afton, Nelson County, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Afton via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christianburg, and Staunton Crossing in around 4h 8m.

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