There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Virginia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
3h 28m$61–397Drive 257.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Virginia Beachcar 257.5 mi
5h 20m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
8h 20m$48–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
11h 48m$229–362
Roanoke to Virginia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Virginia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Virginia Beach via Lynchburg Transit Center and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Roanoke and Virginia is 208 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Roanoke to Virginia, including transfers.
Roanoke to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Virginia is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 20m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Virginia, USA?
United Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Virginia Beach via Lynchburg Transit Center and Richmond in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Virginia is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Roanoke to Virginia.
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