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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Roanoke to Hampton. Traveling by bus from Roanoke to Hampton usually takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 199 mi (320 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $33.48 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Roanoke to Hampton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Roanoke to Hampton. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 6h 30m | $46.92 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Roanoke to Hampton every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Hampton usually start from $32.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 199 miles from Roanoke to Hampton. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Roanoke to Hampton. It leaves the station in Roanoke at 5:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Roanoke
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The idyllic city of Roanoke sits against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's the site of the famous Appalachian Trail, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, and Smith Mountain Lake. Fun and adventure are indeed the best things that Roanoke has to offer, especially if you start your visit at the iconic Roanoke Star, the largest man-made neon light that gets illuminated every night.
The Blue Ridge is one of Roanoke's major tourist attractions. Experience the Blue Ridge Day tour package to fully explore the area's history, heritage, culture, and entertainment. Make sure that your adventure includes The Crooked Road, Virginia Museum of Transportation, and Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, among others.
To enjoy Roanoke's nightlife, try doing the Downtown Roanoke Bar Crawl. That's how you get to enjoy exquisite craft beers from the city's finest breweries. If you want to shop, there's a wide selection of antiques and farmer's produce for sale in the Blue Ridge area.
Getting around Roanoke is easy with the Valley Metro bus line. This bus service covers not just the City of Roanoke but Vinton and Salem as well. There's also the Star Line Trolley that connects Downtown Roanoke and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. To travel to other exciting destinations, Amtrak trains and Jefferson Lines, OurBus, and Wanda Coach buses provide service to cities including Richmond, Atlanta, and New York.
Hampton
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Link to image attributionHampton has a vibrant arts community and cultural attractions, like the Virginia Air and Space Center, the American Theatre, the Fort Monroe National Monument, and the Hampton History Museum. You can also easily visit Virginia Beach from Hampton, and the city offers cruises and harbor tours. Take amazing views at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and explore the Sandy Bottom Nature Park with your family. Try your hand at Atlantic fishing with the different charter fishing services, and play golf at the Woodlands Golf Course while in Hampton, VA.
Hampton is bustling with fun things to do for people of all ages and offers a thriving beer scene with popular names like St. George Brewing Company. Every year, Hampton organizes The Festival, which reenacts the 18th century Hampton when pirates overran it. If you can't wait till The Festival, the downtown Hampton area is located at the waterfront, with restaurants, art galleries, pubs, marinas, and a waterfront park.
You can easily travel to Hampton by bus. Greyhound offers the most routes, but you can also find lines from Wanda Coach. Hampton Roads Transit provides bus, ridesharing, light rail, paratransit, and ferry within the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Roanoke?
Main departure station: Roanoke Bus Stop
Most buses depart from the main station in Roanoke.
All bus stations in Roanoke:
Roanoke Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Hampton?
Main arrival station: Hampton Bus Station
All buses from Roanoke arrive at one main station in Hampton.
All bus stations in Hampton:
Hampton Bus Station
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