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How to get fromRoanoke to Selmaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Selma by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Selma Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $87–184

  2. Drive 180 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Selmacar car 180 mi
    3h 59m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    10h 25m
    $54–98

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ROA - FAY
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $80–358

Roanoke to Selma by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to Selma Station via Lynchburg and Greensboro in around 7h 45m.

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