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

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Cary by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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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
    6h 50m
    $75–159

  2. Drive 144.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Carycar car 144.4 mi
    3h 19m
    $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
    9h 24m
    $43–77

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ROA - RDU
    6h 28m
    $60–350

Roanoke to Cary by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to Cary via Lynchburg and Greensboro in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Cary Depot via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 9h 24m.

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