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How to get fromRoanoke to Amherstby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Lynchburg
    2h 39m
    $26–69

  2. Drive 70.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Amherstcar car 70.7 mi
    1h 23m
    $13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Lynchburg
    2h 40m
    $17–50

Roanoke to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Lynchburg Transit Center and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 2h 40m.

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