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

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

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  1. Fly from Greenville

    best
    1. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PGV - ROA
    6h 17m
    $64–341

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Roanokecar car 240.5 mi
    5h 16m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    10h 44m
    $148–279

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 24m
    $67–126

  5. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Washington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane OAJ - ROA
    6h 38m
    $68–335

  6. Bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Bernbus bus
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane EWN - ROA
    6h 36m
    $72–351

Washington to Roanoke by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

American Airlines flies from Greenville (PGV) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington to Roanoke Bus Stop via Norfolk, Richmond, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 12h 24m.

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