There are 4 ways to get from Duke University to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
7h 44m$54–304Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Roanoke125.4 mi
2h 54m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Richmond
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
10h 54mBus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depot4
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
8h 42m$45–293
Duke University to Roanoke by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Roanoke is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Roanoke is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Durham, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and Charlottesville Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Duke University and Roanoke is 221 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $50 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Duke University to Roanoke, including transfers.
Duke University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Roanoke is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $50 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 54m.
Duke University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Roanoke is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Duke University to Roanoke.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Roanoke via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Roanoke Bus Stop via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, and Charlottesville Union Station in around 10h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
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