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How to get fromRoanoke to Raleighby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $78–164

  2. Drive 151.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Raleighcar car 151.9 mi
    3h 24m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 51m
    $50–91

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ROA - RDU
    6h 23m
    $57–347

Roanoke to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Raleigh Union Station via Lynchburg and Greensboro in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to GoRaleigh Station via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 8h 51m.

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