There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, line 8 bus
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay F to Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel Stbus
4h 16m$73–490Drive 177.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Charlotte, NCcar 177.7 mi
3h 29m$31–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
7h 39m$143–230Bus
- 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
8h 21m$45–77Drive 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
4h 47m$81–513Train 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 47m$100–542
Roanoke to Charlotte, NC by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr via Lynchburg Transit Center and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at CTC Station via Lynchburg and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Roanoke and Charlotte, NC is 175 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC, including transfers.
Roanoke to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC via Lynchburg, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, Transit Center- Bay F, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Glenwood Dr in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlotte, NC via Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Transit Center- Bay F to Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Charlotte, NC is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Roanoke to Charlotte, NC.
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