There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Wilson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain
8h 13m$92–199Drive 191.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Wilsoncar 191.8 mi
4h 8m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Wilson Bus Stopbus
10h 5m$44–83Fly, bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Greenville (PGV)plane ROA - PGV
- Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stopbus
7h 4m$65–340
Roanoke to Wilson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Wilson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Wilson is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Wilson. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Wilson Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center and Greensboro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Wilson. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Wilson via Lynchburg and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Roanoke and Wilson is 299 miles. The road distance is 192.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Wilson without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Roanoke to Wilson, including transfers.
Roanoke to Wilson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Wilson is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $90 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Wilson via Lynchburg and Greensboro in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Wilson Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center and Greensboro Bus Stop in around 10h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Greenville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
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 Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Wilson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Wilson is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Roanoke to Wilson.
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