There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Matthews by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, line 27 bus
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rdbus
4h 30m$44–290Drive 188.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Matthewscar 188.1 mi
3h 45m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
7h 51m$62–282Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly, line 27 bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LYH - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rdbus
7h$49–504
Roanoke to Matthews by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Matthews is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Matthews is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Roanoke and Matthews is 181 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Matthews without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $60 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Roanoke to Matthews, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Matthews is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Roanoke to Matthews.
There are 735+ hotels available in Matthews.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Matthews, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to John St & Ames Rd via Lynchburg, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, and Transit Center- Bay I in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
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
- 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 Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- telltransit@charlottenc.gov
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
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