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How to get fromRoanoke to Wake Forestby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Wake Forest by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 48m
    $69–137

  2. Drive 148.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Wake Forestcar car 148.2 mi
    3h 30m
    $27–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 36m
    $58–105

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $81–167

Roanoke to Wake Forest by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, and Triangle Town Center P&R in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Raleigh Union Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform B in around 8h 50m.

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