There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Research Triangle by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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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 Durham Amtrak Station
7h 47m$53–277Drive 140 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Research Triangle140 mi
3h 13m$26–37Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus StopGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670
11h 7m$93–108Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitals4
8h 40m$45–267
Roanoke to Research Triangle by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Research Triangle is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Fredericksburg Bus Stop, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Roanoke and Research Triangle is 235 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $50 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Roanoke to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Roanoke to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Research Triangle is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $50 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $110 and takes 11h 7m.
Roanoke to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fredericksburg Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Research Triangle is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Roanoke to Research Triangle.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station Gate J, and Regional Transit Center in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Fredericksburg Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 11h 7m.
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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
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41–44
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
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