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

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Roanoke by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 9m
    $40–68

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    11h 50m
    $114–264

  3. Drive 257.1 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Roanokecar car 257.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $47–68

  4. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORF - ROA
    6h 5m
    $79–375

  5. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane ORF - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    9h 18m
    $90–397

Virginia Beach to Roanoke by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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.

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