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How to get fromWashington to Roanoke Rapidsby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Roanoke Rapids by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus via Richmond

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus Acb 1222
    4h 30m
    $59–105

  2. Drive 190.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Roanoke Rapidscar car 190.1 mi
    3h 18m
    $35–51

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus Acb 1222
    5h 20m
    $77–133

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Roanoke Rapidsbus bus Acb 1222
    5h 5m
    $64–87

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  • Distance: 196.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Rapids via Richmond and Roanoke Rapids in around 4h 30m.

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