There are 5 ways to get from Wilson to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
8h 31m$96–197Drive 190.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilson to Roanokecar 190.7 mi
4h 8m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
9h 45m$43–78Bus to Greenville, fly
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PGV - ROA
6h 33m$66–343Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wilson to Carytrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane RDU - ROA
8h 12m$80–381
Wilson to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilson to Roanoke is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Wilson to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilson to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Wilson Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Greensboro Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilson to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Wilson and arriving at Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Wilson and Roanoke is 299 miles. The road distance is 191.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wilson to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Wilson to Roanoke, including transfers.
Wilson to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilson Bus Stop station.
Wilson to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilson station.
The best way to get from Wilson to Roanoke is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Wilson to Roanoke via Greensboro and Lynchburg in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop via Greensboro Bus Stop and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Greenville to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Greenville to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte, Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilson to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- 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 Wilson Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr
- 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 Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr
- 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
Wilson to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Wilson to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilson to Roanoke is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Wilson to Roanoke.
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