There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Alderson by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alderson Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 12m$87–174Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
- Drive from Perry Street Slip 1 to Aldersoncar
3h$14–22Drive 84.3 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Aldersoncar 84.3 mi
2h 8m$16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alderson Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 14m$69–135
Roanoke to Alderson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Alderson is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Alderson is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Alderson station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Alderson Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Roanoke and Alderson is 266 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Alderson without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Roanoke to Alderson, including transfers.
Roanoke to Alderson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
Roanoke to Alderson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Alderson is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Roanoke to Alderson.
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What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Alderson, WV, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Alderson Station via Charlottesville in around 7h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Alderson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Alderson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
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