There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Wilson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, 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 Wilson
8h 13m$66–321Drive 191.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Wilson191.8 mi
4h 7m$35–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
11h 5m$94–163Fly, bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Greenville (PGV)ROA - PGV
- Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stop
6h 48m$68–325
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 7m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Wilson is to drive which takes 4h 7m 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 Fredericksburg Bus Stop and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 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 $65 - $330.
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 Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Wilson is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 11h 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 Fredericksburg Bus Stop and Raleigh Bus Station in around 11h 5m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Greenville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
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 Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- 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
- $42–44
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- 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 Fredericksburg Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Wilson is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Roanoke to Wilson.
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