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

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Ashland by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    6h 12m
    $59–116

  2. Drive 166.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Ashlandcar car 166.4 mi
    3h 32m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    6h 24m
    $41–75

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ROA - RIC
    7h 39m
    $59–366

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 46m
    $42–81

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Ashland Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 16m
    $96–202

Roanoke to Ashland by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Ashland Station via Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly.

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