What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Roanoke?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Roanoke is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Roanoke?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Roanoke is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Roanoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and Charlottesville Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Roanoke?

No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Durham to Roanoke?

The distance between Durham and Roanoke is 217 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Roanoke without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Roanoke without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 19m and costs $55 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Roanoke?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Durham to Roanoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Roanoke bus from?

Durham to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Roanoke train from?

Durham to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Durham to Roanoke?

The best way to get from Durham to Roanoke is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $320 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Durham to Roanoke bus arrive?

Durham to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.

Where does the Durham to Roanoke train arrive?

Durham to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.

Can I drive from Durham to Roanoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Roanoke is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Durham to Roanoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Roanoke?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to Roanoke?

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Where can I stay near Roanoke?

There are 83+ hotels available in Roanoke.

Durham to Roanoke - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Roanoke by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
6h 19m
$55–319
Drive 127.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Roanokecar 127.1 mi
2h 56m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus
2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
9h 35m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
6h 25m
$53–313

Durham to Roanoke by bus and train

7Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 215.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Durham to Roanoke Bus Stop via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, and Charlottesville Union Station in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg in around 6h 25m.

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