There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Detroit by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROA - DTW
6h 41m$91–506Bus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
- Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus
18h 28m$92–195Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
21h 21m$204–490Drive 513.3 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Detroitcar 513.3 mi
9h 44m$94–136Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Detroit (DTW)plane LYH - DTW
9h 14m$103–524Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
20h 35m$112–248
Roanoke to Detroit by bus and taxi
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Detroit is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Detroit via Christiansburg, Wytheville and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
The distance between Roanoke and Detroit is 414 miles. The road distance is 516.3 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 18h 28m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Roanoke to Detroit, including transfers.
Roanoke to Detroit bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, depart from 3rd St Station Slip D.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Detroit is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 18h 28m.
Roanoke to Detroit bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, arrive at Exit 118 - Park and Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Detroit is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Roanoke to Detroit.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Detroit via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, and Columbus in around 18h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Detroit via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Detroit via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Detroit via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
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