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How to get fromRoanoke to Roanoke Rapidsby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 Roanoke Rapidsbus bus
    7h 31m

  2. Drive 170.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Roanoke Rapidscar car 170.1 mi
    4h 12m
    $31–45

  3. Train, bus via Greensboro

    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
    4. Take the bus from Raleigh to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus
    9h 55m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus
    7h 40m

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus
    7h 44m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Roanoke to Roanoke Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Roanoke Rapids via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, and Roanoke Rapids in around 7h 31m.

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