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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    7h 3m
    $89–350
  2. Drive 139.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Roanokecar car 139.5 mi
    3h 15m
    $26–37
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    9h 21m
    $50–305

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

You can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Roanoke via Cary, Greensboro, and Lynchburg in around 7h 3m.

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