There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Hillsborough by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 39m$65–146Drive 114.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Hillsboroughcar 114.2 mi
2h 40m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Durhambus
9h$40–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus 4
8h 26m$52–114
Roanoke to Hillsborough by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Hillsborough is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Hillsborough is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Hillsborough. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Churton St at Nash & Kollack St via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop and Willard St at Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Hillsborough station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Lynchburg and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Roanoke and Hillsborough is 232 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Hillsborough without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Roanoke to Hillsborough, including transfers.
Roanoke to Hillsborough bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Hillsborough train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Hillsborough is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Hillsborough, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Churton St at Nash & Kollack St via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, and Willard St at Durham Station in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Churton St at Nash & Kollack St via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Willard St at Durham Station in around 9h.
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
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Hillsborough bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Hillsborough train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Hillsborough is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Roanoke to Hillsborough.
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