There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ROA - SDF
6h 23m$100–607Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Blue Grass Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ROA - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
6h 23m$72–373Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105 / ...
12h 20m$94–164Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
21h 41m$212–470Drive 414.4 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Louisvillecar 414.4 mi
7h 18m$76–110Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LYH - SDF
9h$112–635Bus via Preston @ Vim
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus Memphis
13h 41m$106–179
Roanoke to Louisville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Louisville is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Louisville is to fly and drive which takes 6h 23m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Louisville station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Roanoke and Louisville is 336 miles. The road distance is 416.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Roanoke to Louisville, including transfers.
Roanoke to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Louisville is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 12h 20m.
Roanoke to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Louisville is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Roanoke to Louisville.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Louisville International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Blue Grass Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- 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 Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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