There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
3h 29m$62–407Drive 178.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Charlottecar 178.5 mi
3h 30m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
6h 28m$82–174Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
7h 25m$43–80Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly
- Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
- Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LWB - CLT
3h 54m$76–431Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LYH - CLT
6h 1m$77–449
Roanoke to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Roanoke and Charlotte is 170 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Roanoke to Charlotte, including transfers.
Roanoke to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $60 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Lynchburg in around 6h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Charlotte is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Roanoke to Charlotte.
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