There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Fort Lee by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
7h 56m$40–76Drive 167.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Fort Leecar 167.6 mi
3h 28m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
8h 15m$127–251Fly
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane ROA - RIC
5h 20m$114–429Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
7h 57m$32–57
Roanoke to Fort Lee by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Fort Lee is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Fort Lee is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Fort Lee. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Fort Lee via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond and Petersburg Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Fort Lee station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Roanoke and Fort Lee is 220 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Fort Lee without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Roanoke to Fort Lee, including transfers.
Roanoke to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Fort Lee is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $430 and takes 5h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Fort Lee, Prince George County, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Fort Lee via Alexandria and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Fort Lee is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Roanoke to Fort Lee.
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