There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
2h 42m$30–75Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2h 55m$17–35Drive 111.6 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to University of Virginiacar 111.6 mi
2h 6m$21–30
Roanoke to University of Virginia by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to University of Virginia is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roanoke and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Roanoke and University of Virginia is 113 miles. The road distance is 112.3 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $75.
The train from Roanoke to Charlottesville takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Roanoke to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to University of Virginia is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Roanoke to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to University of Virginia is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Roanoke to University of Virginia.
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