There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to West Virginia by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 5m$101–268Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Charlestoncar 168.6 mi
3h 15m$31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 17m$89–219
Roanoke to West Virginia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to West Virginia is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to West Virginia is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to West Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Charleston Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Roanoke and West Virginia is 384 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to West Virginia without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Roanoke to West Virginia, including transfers.
Roanoke to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
Roanoke to West Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to West Virginia is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Roanoke to West Virginia.
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What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and West Virginia, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Charleston Station via Charlottesville in around 10h 5m.
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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