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How to get fromRoanoke to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Lafayette by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Purdue University Airport

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ROA - LAF
    9h 7m
    $75–385

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 30m
    $116–193

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 57m
    $246–524

  4. Drive 529.1 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Lafayettecar car 529.1 mi
    9h 42m
    $97–140

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ROA - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    7h 6m
    $113–589

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $91–379

Roanoke to Lafayette by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Nashville in around 16h 30m.

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