There are 3 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Roanoke by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
6h 4m$55–118Drive 104.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winston-Salem to Roanokecar 104.1 mi
2h 15m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
7h 20m$36–64
Winston-Salem to Roanoke by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winston-Salem to Roanoke is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Winston-Salem to Roanoke is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Winston-Salem to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Winston Salem(Trans Center) and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Greensboro Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Winston-Salem and Roanoke is 192 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Roanoke without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 4m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Winston-Salem to Roanoke, including transfers.
Winston-Salem to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Winston-Salem to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winston-Salem to Roanoke is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Winston-Salem to Roanoke.
Book your Winston-Salem to Roanoke bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Roanoke Bus Stop via Greensboro Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 7h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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