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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    3h 52m
    $46–288

  2. Bus via Richmond

    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 5m
    $48–85

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    10h 5m
    $96–189

  4. Drive 257.1 mi

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

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    8h 17m

  6. Bus

    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 30m

Virginia to Roanoke by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 8h 5m.

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