There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Roanoke by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
8h 9m$47–84Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
11h 50m$139–294Drive 257.1 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Roanokecar 257.1 mi
5h 20m$47–68Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORF - ROA
6h 24m$79–355
Virginia Beach to Roanoke by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Roanoke is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Roanoke is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Roanoke via Norfolk and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Roanoke is 298 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Virginia Beach to Roanoke, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Roanoke is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $360 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Roanoke via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Alexandria in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Roanoke is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Virginia Beach to Roanoke.
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