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How to get fromRoanoke to Apexby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
    8h 7m
    $56–287

  2. Drive 146.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Apexcar146.3 mi
    3h 22m
    $27–39

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus StopbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus StationbusGreyhound US0670
    11h 15m
    $91–139

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeROA - RDU
    5h 30m
    $89–379

Roanoke to Apex by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to N Salem St at Hunter Street OB via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Cary, and Cary Depot in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Mason St at Apex Town Hall via Fredericksburg Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 11h 15m.

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