There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Wake Forest University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to High Pointtrain Crescent
5h 20m$154–219Drive 105.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Wake Forest Universitycar 105.2 mi
2h 18m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
7h 52m$50–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Wake Forest University is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Wake Forest University is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Wake Forest University. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Innovation Quarter via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Depot and Coble Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Wake Forest University. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at High Point via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Roanoke and Wake Forest University is 202 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Wake Forest University without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Roanoke to Wake Forest University, including transfers.
Roanoke to Wake Forest University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Wake Forest University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Wake Forest University is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $150 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Wake Forest University, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Wake Forest University via Lynchburg and High Point in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Wake Forest University via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop, Greensboro Depot, Coble Transportation Center, and Innovation Quarter in around 7h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- 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 Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Wake Forest University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Wake Forest University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Wake Forest University is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Roanoke to Wake Forest University.
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