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How to get fromRoanoke to Butnerby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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

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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 Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 42m
    $91–303
  2. Drive 126.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Butnercar126.1 mi
    3h 1m
    $23–34
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus
    9h 53m
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus4
    8h 47m
    $75–280

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to Butner via Lynchburg, Greensboro, and Durham Amtrak Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Butner via Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, and Durham in around 9h 53m.

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