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

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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Richmond by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    4h 54m
    $37–69

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    4h 55m
    $29–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 9m
    $97–216

  4. Drive 162.1 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Richmondcar car 162.1 mi
    3h 17m
    $30–43

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ROA - RIC
    5h 49m
    $54–364

Roanoke to Richmond by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Alexandria in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly.

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