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How to get fromRoanoke to Chapel Hillby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus 4
    6h 49m
    $55–112

  2. Drive 126.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Chapel Hillcar car 126.3 mi
    2h 59m
    $23–34

  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 Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus bus 4
    8h 6m
    $35–59

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $72–152

Roanoke to Chapel Hill by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to N Columbia St at W Franklin St via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Greensboro Depot in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, and Durham Station in around 7h 17m.

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