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

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There are 4 ways to get from Research Triangle to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
    7h 3m
    $84–315

  2. Drive 139.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Roanokecar139.5 mi
    3h 13m
    $26–37

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)planeRDU - ROA
    4h 20m
    $54–329

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depotbus4
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
    9h 21m
    $45–270

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar121Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly.

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