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How to get fromElon to Roanokeby train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Elon to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 49m
    $89–311
  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elon to Roanokecar car 103 mi
    2h 19m
    $19–28
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    5h 49m
    $64–83

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

You can take a vehicle from Elon to Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg in around 4h 49m.

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