What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Durham is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Durham. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Durham via Fredericksburg Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Lynchburg and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Durham?

The distance between Roanoke and Durham is 219 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $50 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Durham?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Roanoke to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Durham bus from?

Roanoke to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Durham train from?

Roanoke to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.

Train or bus from Roanoke to Durham?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Durham is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $50 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Roanoke to Durham bus arrive?

Roanoke to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fredericksburg Bus Stop station.

Where does the Roanoke to Durham train arrive?

Roanoke to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Lynchburg station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Durham is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Roanoke to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Roanoke to Durham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Roanoke to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Roanoke to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 24m
$53–294
Drive 127.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Roanoke to Durhamcar 127.3 mi
2h 56m
$24–34
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
10h 45m
$75–129
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 Stbus 4
7h 49m
$45–284

Roanoke to Durham by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

6h 24mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Roanoke to Durham.

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to Durham Amtrak Station via Lynchburg and Greensboro in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Durham via Fredericksburg Bus Stop in around 10h 45m.

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