What is the travel distance from Richmond to Roanoke?

Richmond and Roanoke are 222 km (138 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Roanoke?

Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride in Roanoke.

Bus Richmond to Roanoke from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Richmond to Roanoke on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55am	Richmond	10h 55m	11:50am	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Richmond	10h 55m	11:50am	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:50am	Richmond	10h	11:50am	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:50am	Richmond	10h	11:50am	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:50pm	Richmond	13h	11:50am	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Roanoke

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 11 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 7mAverage Duration

220 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $172	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $249	Average Duration11h 7m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87373 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $79

Greyhound Richmond Roanoke recent customer reviews

The bus originated in Richmond yet there was no driver available, so the bus left 1-1/2 hours late. There were no explanations of the situation for those waiting in the station. Three volunteers, non-paid, non-Greyhound employees, were trying to help everyone in the station find the correct bus, but even they had no line on accurate information about departure gates, which were sometimes posted incorrectly and at imaginary departure times. It was general mayhem and should have been better organized. The trip, itself, once underway, was pleasant.

William V.

July 24, 2019

It was terrible. Never using greyhound in Richmond ever again.

Taylor T.

March 12, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Roanoke?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Roanoke

A - Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Roanoke by bus

What is the travel distance from Richmond to Roanoke?
Richmond and Roanoke are 222 km (138 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Roanoke?
Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride in Roanoke.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$76

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$86

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$86

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Roanoke was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $76

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Roanoke, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $76 to $86 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-19.