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

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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Apex by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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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 Carytrain train
    8h 7m
    $77–161

  2. Drive 146.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Apexcar car 146.4 mi
    3h 23m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Durhambus bus
    10h 6m
    $43–77

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ROA - RDU
    7h 10m
    $60–350

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitalsbus bus 4
    9h 45m
    $61–118

Roanoke to Apex by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Apex, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to N Salem St at Hunter Street OB via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Cary, and Cary Depot in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to E Williams St at S Hughes St via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 10h 6m.

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