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How to get fromWake Forest to Roanokeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Wake Forest to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    8h 42m
    $80–168

  2. Drive 147.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wake Forest to Roanokecar car 147.8 mi
    3h 30m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 12m
    $48–84

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    8h 52m
    $68–138

Wake Forest to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Wake Forest, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Elm Ave at White St to Roanoke via Union Station - Bus Platform B, Raleigh Union Station, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm Ave at White St to Roanoke Bus Stop via Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvis, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 10h 12m.

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