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How to get fromRoanoke to Glen Allenby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus via Charlottesville (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    5h 5m
    $72–124

  2. Drive 164 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Glen Allencar car 164 mi
    3h 24m
    $30–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    5h 7m
    $54–86

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ROA - RIC
    5h 20m
    $104–409

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 36m
    $50–88

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Glen Allen via Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly.

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