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How to get fromRoanoke to Elkinby train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Elkin by train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    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 to Winston-Salembus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Winston Salem to Elkintaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $119–200

  2. Drive  107.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Elkincar car 107.2 mi
    2h 21m
    $20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kemper Street Station to Danville Transit System Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Danville to Winston-Salembus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston-Salem to Hamptonvillebus bus
    8h 54m
    $74–103

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to High Pointtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Forsyth Hospital to Hamptonvillebus bus
    8h 34m
    $78–151

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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Elkin, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Elkin via Lynchburg Transit Center, Kemper Street Station, Danville, Winston-Salem, and Hamptonville in around 8h 54m.

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