There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Summersville by train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Thurmond Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Thurmond Station to Summersvilletaxi
9h 26m$180–314Drive 132.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Summersvillecar 132.1 mi
3h$25–35Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Thurmond Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Thurmond Station to Summersvilletaxi
9h 38m$162–273
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Summersville is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Summersville is to drive which takes 3h and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Roanoke and Summersville is 361 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Summersville without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 26m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Roanoke to Summersville, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Summersville is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Roanoke to Summersville.
There are 43+ hotels available in Summersville.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Summersville, WV, USA?
There is no direct connection from Roanoke to Summersville. However, you can take the train to Charlottesville, take the train to Thurmond Station, then take the taxi to Summersville. Alternatively, you can drive from Roanoke to Summersville in around 3h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Thurmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Thurmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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