There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Charleston by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
- Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WVbus
6h 48m$53–101Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Charlestoncar 168.6 mi
3h 20m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 5m$121–254Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 17m$103–213
Roanoke to Charleston by bus and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Charleston is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Charleston is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Charleston, WV via Christiansburg and Wytheville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Charleston Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Roanoke and Charleston is 229 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Roanoke to Charleston, including transfers.
Roanoke to Charleston bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, depart from 3rd St Station Slip D.
Roanoke to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charleston is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Charleston, WV via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, and Wytheville in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Charleston Station via Charlottesville in around 10h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Wytheville to Charleston, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Charleston bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, arrive at Exit 118 - Park and Ride station.
Roanoke to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Charleston is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Roanoke to Charleston.
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