There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Lexington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to High Pointtrain Crescent
6h 12m$59–123Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Lexingtoncar 123.8 mi
2h 37m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
8h 50m$37–62
Roanoke to Lexington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Lexington is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Lexington is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Depot and High Point Transportation Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at High Point via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Roanoke and Lexington is 196 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Lexington without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Roanoke to Lexington, including transfers.
Roanoke to Lexington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Lexington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Lexington is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Lexington, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term via Lynchburg, High Point, and High Point Transportation Terminal in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop, Greensboro Depot, and High Point Transportation Terminal in around 8h 50m.
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 Lynchburg to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- Twice 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Lexington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Lexington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Lexington is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Roanoke to Lexington.
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