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How to get fromVirginia to Roanoke Rapidsby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Virginia to Roanoke Rapids by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Drive from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    4h 32m
    $41–76
  2. Drive 105.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Roanoke Rapidscar car 105.5 mi
    2h 27m
    $20–28
  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    $119–162

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the line 960 bus to Newtown Rd Station, walk to Newtown Road Station, take the line 800 vehicle to Harbor Park Station, walk to Norfolk, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, then drive to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can drive from Virginia Beach to Roanoke Rapids in around 2h 27m.

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