There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Cary by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Cary
6h 50m$57–269Drive 144.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Cary144.4 mi
3h 17m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ROA - RDU
6h 53m$54–347
Roanoke to Cary by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Cary is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Cary is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Cary. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Cary via Lynchburg and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Roanoke and Cary is 237 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Cary without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $55 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Roanoke to Cary, including transfers.
Roanoke to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Cary is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $55 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $350 and takes 6h 53m.
Roanoke to Cary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Cary is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Roanoke to Cary.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Cary, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Cary via Lynchburg and Greensboro in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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.html
- 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 Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $38–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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