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Virginia Museum of Transportation
Hands-on transportation museum focused on Roanoke's rail history, with locomotives, model trains, and exhibits inside a former freight station.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€80
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€81
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 d 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 d 7 h 13 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
622 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA will cost around €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €106 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 22h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €106, while a bus costs an average of €106.
Distance: 386 miles (622 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€106 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
22h 17m Average total duration Fastest 21h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA:
A bus is €593 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA costing on average €699.
Other travel options to Roanoke, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 47m.
Tickets start at around €106 compared to roughly €86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-19.71. The journey takes 21h 47m versus 8h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 24h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 36h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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· · · | 7:55 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 31h45 | 3:40 AM Roanoke, Third Street Station, VA | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 36h59 | 11:59 AM Roanoke, Third Street Station, VA | 3 transfers | |
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· · | 11:05 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 24h54 | 11:59 AM Roanoke, Third Street Station, VA | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 21h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €74 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 386 miles (622 km) distance in 18h 5m.
Distance 386 miles (622 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €74 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 18h 5m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Hands-on transportation museum focused on Roanoke's rail history, with locomotives, model trains, and exhibits inside a former freight station.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Roanoke, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Detroit, MI to Roanoke, VA buses use the Detroit, Greyhound Terminal to Roanoke, Third Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and Roanoke, VA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal is 1 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit, Greyhound Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shops available.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal.
Available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit, Greyhound Terminal: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
Roanoke, Third Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Roanoke, Third Street Station. ATMs are available at Roanoke, Third Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at Roanoke, Third Street Station.
Available at Roanoke, Third Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roanoke, Third Street Station: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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