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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Athens by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, bus

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ROA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 42m
    $109–484

  2. Drive 358.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Roanoke to Athenscar car 358.1 mi
    7h 4m
    $66–95

  3. Train, bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 24m
    $126–260

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 59m
    $97–184

  5. Train to Charlottesville, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    8h 17m
    $182–614

Roanoke to Athens by train, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 443.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Airport, walk to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Atlanta Airport, then take the bus to Best Western - Athens. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Athens Transit Center via Lynchburg, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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