There are 5 ways to get from Blue Ridge to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
7h 21m$86–344Drive 162.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blue Ridge to Raleighcar 162.4 mi
3h 25m$30–43Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
9h 45m$96–157Fly
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ROA - RDU
5h 26m$85–385Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
8h 35m$84–152
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blue Ridge to Raleigh is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Blue Ridge to Raleigh is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Blue Ridge and Raleigh is 256 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Blue Ridge to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $85 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Blue Ridge to Raleigh, including transfers.
The best way to get from Blue Ridge to Raleigh is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $85 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 9h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $390 and takes 5h 26m.
Yes, the driving distance between Blue Ridge to Raleigh is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Blue Ridge to Raleigh.
There are 418+ hotels available in Raleigh.
What companies run services between Blue Ridge, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Blue Ridge to Raleigh Union Station via Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Greensboro in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blue Ridge to GoRaleigh Station via Roanoke Bus Stop, Fredericksburg Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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