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Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation
Military history museum focused on U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations forces, with immersive exhibits and major appeal for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Roanoke, VA to Fayetteville, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a train costs an average of $341.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46h 40m Average total duration 46h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 19m Average total duration Fastest 23h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Roanoke, VA to Fayetteville, NC:
A bus is $252 (€206) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanoke, VA to Fayetteville, NC costing on average $341 (€279).
Other travel options to Fayetteville, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 10m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 46h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
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Buses from Roanoke, VA to Fayetteville, NC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 46h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $89 (€73) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 18:05, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 46h 10m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 46h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 46h 10m |
First bus 6:05 PM |
Last bus 6:15 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Tip 15-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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