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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Columbus by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ROA - CMH
    6h 5m
    $91–507

  2. Drive 326.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Roanoke to Columbuscar car 326.9 mi
    6h 14m
    $60–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    2. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    11h 58m
    $70–126

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    15h
    $147–354

  5. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LYH - CMH
    8h 35m
    $106–539

Roanoke to Columbus by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Columbus - Mound St via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, and Wytheville in around 11h 58m.

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