There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Matthews by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, line 27 bus
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rdbus
4h 26m$64–420Drive 188.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Matthewscar 188.1 mi
3h 45m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
7h 51m$87–180Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
8h 26m$46–86Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly
- Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
- Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LWB - CLT
4h 51m$73–434Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly, line 27 bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LYH - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rdbus
6h 58m$79–452
Roanoke to Matthews by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Matthews is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Matthews is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Matthews. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at John St & Ames Rd via Lynchburg Transit Center, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Matthews station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at CTC Station via Lynchburg and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Roanoke and Matthews is 181 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Matthews without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Roanoke to Matthews, including transfers.
Roanoke to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Matthews is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Matthews, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to John St & Ames Rd via Lynchburg, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, and Transit Center- Bay I in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to John St & Ames Rd via Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, and Transit Center- Bay I in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Greenbrier Valley Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Matthews is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Roanoke to Matthews.
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