There are 3 ways to get from Elon to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
4h 49m$89–311Drive 103 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Roanokecar 103 mi
2h 19m$19–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
5h 49m$64–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Roanoke is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Roanoke is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $18 - $28.
The distance between Elon and Roanoke is 182 miles. The road distance is 103.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $85 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Elon to Roanoke, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Roanoke is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Elon to Roanoke.
There are 83+ hotels available in Roanoke.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- 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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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