There are 3 ways to get from Charlottesville to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Charlottesville to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Roanoke is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Roanoke is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Charlottesville Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Roanoke is 113 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $15 - $240.
The train from Charlottesville to Roanoke takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Charlottesville to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Roanoke is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $15 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Charlottesville to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Roanoke is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Charlottesville to Roanoke.
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