As a popular stopping point along Interstate 81 and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge offers a variety of opportunities to travel by bus and motorcoach. For those traveling to Virginia's Blue Ridge, there is bus service available through Greyhound Lines, Inc. and Megabus. Once you arrive in the Roanoke Valley, public bus transportation is available through Valley Metro, which offers a variety of lines throughout the region, including the Smart Way Bus routes to Blacksburg and Lynchburg. Charter bus services from Roanoke are available through Abbott Trailways.
Valley Metro is the public transportation provider serving the Roanoke Valley. Service includes fixed routes, specialized transportation for the disabled, and special event shuttles. Valley Metro also provides commuter bus service between Roanoke, the New River Valley, and Lynchburg with its Smart Way Buses.
The Smart Way Commuter Bus is the regional public transportation service operated by Valley Metro. It links the Roanoke Valley and the New River Valley (including Blacksburg and Virginia Tech) for a fare of only $4.00, each way. The Smart Way Connector Bus, which was recently added, offers transportation from the Roanoke Valley to the Amtrak Passenger Train Station in Lynchburg.
- Smart Way Connector Bus Maps and Schedules
Valley Metro also provides the services of The Star Line Trolley. The trolley provides
free, convenient transportation to retail businesses, schools, libraries, restaurants, and accommodations along Jefferson Street between Downtown Roanoke and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The Star Line Trolley operates from 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday through Friday, with service every 10 minutes.
Discover how safe, convenient, and economical it is when you Enjoy the Ride with Valley Metro.
Abbott Trailways
Abbott Trailways offers a fleet of over 50 buses that can help meet your travel needs. Each bus features in motion satellite TV and GPS tracking, and many of the buses also provide free Wi-Fi. Abbott Trailways has been providing quality transportation since 1927 and provides quality, dependable, and affordable transportation for any type of group. Whether you are looking for a charter bus for a team, group tour, church group, school or educational group, business group, or any other sort of organization, Abbott would love to offer their services to you.
Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum & Mountain Valley Transportation
If you are looking for shuttle bus services for a special function or event, these two organizations can help meet your needs. They offer a variety of buses in their fleet that are perfect for helping you navigate your way around the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge. The shuttle buses are operated by experienced drivers who have received extensive training, ensuring a safe and quality experience for you and your party. The Commonwealth Coach & Trolley Museum and Mountain Valley Transportation look forward to assisting you in meeting your transportation needs.
Additional Bus Resources
Greyhound Lines, Inc. - 1.888.231.2222
Megabus - 1.877.462.6342
