There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Salisbury by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Salisbury Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
5h 23m$67–144Drive 141.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Salisburycar 141.4 mi
2h 53m$26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Salisbury Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 39m$47–90
Roanoke to Salisbury by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Salisbury is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Salisbury is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Salisbury station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Salisbury Amtrak Station via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Roanoke and Salisbury is 214 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Salisbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Roanoke to Salisbury, including transfers.
Roanoke to Salisbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
Roanoke to Salisbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Salisbury is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Roanoke to Salisbury.
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What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Salisbury, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Salisbury Amtrak Station via Lynchburg in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Salisbury Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Salisbury Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- 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 Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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