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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmington to Roanoke by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ILM - ROA
    4h 35m
    $63–332

  2. Drive 277.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Wilmington to Roanokecar car 277.5 mi
    5h 36m
    $51–74

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    12h 22m
    $78–174

  4. Bus, train via Wilson (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus 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
    13h 48m
    $127–267

  5. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane ILM - LWB
    2. Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Roanokecar car
    5h 29m
    $76–346

  6. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane OAJ - ROA
    6h 1m
    $186–481

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 42m
    $62–119

Wilmington to Roanoke by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Roanoke Bus Stop via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 13h 42m.

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