There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to Roanoke by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
3h 56m$51–328Drive 257.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Roanokecar 257.1 mi
5h 20m$44–64Bus
- 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 14m$48–75Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
10h 5m
Virginia to Roanoke by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Roanoke is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Roanoke is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $50 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia 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 14m.
The distance between Virginia and Roanoke is 208 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Virginia to Roanoke, including transfers.
Virginia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Roanoke is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $50 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 14m.
Virginia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Roanoke is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Virginia to Roanoke.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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