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How to get fromRoanoke to Gainesvilleby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Gainesville by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ROA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    5h 50m
    $116–569

  2. Drive 361.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Gainesvillecar car 361.4 mi
    7h 17m
    $66–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    11h 23m
    $147–314

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    12h 38m
    $83–153

  5. Train to Charlottesville, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    8h 26m
    $188–699

Roanoke to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Gainesville Station via Lynchburg in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Gainesville via Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 12h 38m.

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