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How to get fromSacramento to Roanokeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SMF - ROA
    9h 23m
    $156–658

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 11h
    $421–703

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3d 3h
    $828–1,842

  4. Drive  2,635 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Roanokecar car 2,635 mi
    41h 47m
    $481–695

  5. Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane SMF - LWB
    2. Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar car
    10h 2m
    $164–672

  6. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane SMF - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    14h 30m
    $167–685

Sacramento to Roanoke by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,266.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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