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How to get fromRoanoke to Cape Charlesby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Cape Charles by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Newport Newstrain train
    4. Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar car
    8h 45m
    $60–117

  2. Drive  286 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Cape Charlescar car 286 mi
    5h 39m
    $53–76

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Newport Newstrain train
    3. Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar car
    10h 59m
    $107–240

  4. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ROA - ORF
    2. Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $174–594

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    8h 50m
    $152–194

  6. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane ROA - PHF
    2. Drive from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Cape Charlescar car
    7h 5m
    $70–371

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Cape Charles, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Cape Charles. However, you can take the train to Lynchburg, walk to Lynchburg Transit Center, take the bus to Richmond, walk to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, take the train to Newport News, then drive to Cape Charles. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Cape Charles via Alexandria and Newport News in around 10h 59m.

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