There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Garner by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
8h 26m$80–165Drive 156.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Garnercar 156.6 mi
3h 29m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
9h 55m$50–92Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitalsbus 4
10h 3m$63–119
Roanoke to Garner by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Garner is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Garner is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Garner. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Garner Rd at Benson Rd via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and GoRaleigh Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Garner station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Lynchburg and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Roanoke and Garner is 251 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Garner without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Roanoke to Garner, including transfers.
Roanoke to Garner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Garner train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Garner is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Garner, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Garner Rd at Benson Rd via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Raleigh Union Station, and GoRaleigh Station in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Garner Rd at Benson Rd via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Richmond, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, and GoRaleigh Station in around 9h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Garner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Garner train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Garner is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Roanoke to Garner.
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