Buses to Roanoke
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Roanoke, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke to Winston-Salem | United States | 133 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Roanoke to Greensboro | United States | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Roanoke to High Point | United States | 146 km (91 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Roanoke to Durham | United States | 170 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Roanoke to Cary | United States | 194 km (121 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Roanoke to Raleigh | United States | 203 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 54 min |
| Roanoke to Richmond | United States | 221 km (138 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Roanoke to Charlotte | United States | 241 km (150 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| Roanoke to Fayetteville | United States | 264 km (164 mi) | about 5 h |
| Roanoke to Meads | United States | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Roanoke to Alexandria | United States | 306 km (190 mi) | about 5 h 44 min |
| Roanoke to Arlington | United States | 306 km (190 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Roanoke to New York City | United States | 640 km (398 mi) | about 11 h 44 min |
| Roanoke to Toronto | Canada | 717 km (446 mi) | about 13 h 7 min |
| Roanoke to Brooklyn | United States | 640 km (398 mi) | about 11 h 44 min |
| Roanoke to Chicago | United States | 834 km (518 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Roanoke to Queens | United States | 650 km (404 mi) | about 11 h 54 min |
| Roanoke to Montréal | Canada | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 19 h 13 min |
| Roanoke to Philadelphia | United States | 511 km (318 mi) | about 9 h 25 min |
| Roanoke to Manhattan | United States | 647 km (402 mi) | about 11 h 51 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.