There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Atlanta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ROA - ATL
3h 20m$52–307Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
12h 41m$117–466Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
13h 35m$103–213Drive 403.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Atlantacar 403.8 mi
7h 45m$74–107
Roanoke to Atlanta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Atlanta is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $50 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Peachtree Station via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Roanoke and Atlanta is 376 miles. The road distance is 406.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Atlanta without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $110 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Roanoke to Atlanta, including transfers.
Roanoke to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $50 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $470 and takes 12h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Peachtree Station via Lynchburg in around 12h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Roanoke to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Atlanta is 406 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Roanoke to Atlanta.
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