Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Buchanan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Buchanan

With a population of 1,178, Buchanan is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Buchanan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Buchanan

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Buchanan in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Buchanan, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Buchanan

Plane

Although Buchanan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roanoke (ROA), which is located 21 miles from Buchanan. Roanoke is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Lufthansa, ANA and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Buchanan departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buchanan. The train journey from Buchanan to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $41 for a 9h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Buchanan is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 172 miles from Buchanan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Buchanan.

Plane

Although Buchanan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roanoke (ROA), which is located 21 miles from Buchanan. Roanoke is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Lufthansa, ANA and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Buchanan departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buchanan. The train journey from Buchanan to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $41 for a 9h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Buchanan is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 172 miles from Buchanan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Buchanan.

Airports near Buchanan

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Buchanan

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Buchanan

Most booked hotels in Buchanan

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Holiday Inn Express Troutville - Roanoke North
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 252 reviews)
$151+
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Best Western North Roanoke
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 248 reviews)
$110+
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Quality Inn Troutville - Roanoke North
2 stars
Good (7.8, 442 reviews)
$90+
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Natural Bridge Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1364 reviews)
$93+
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Motel 6 Troutville Va
2 stars
Good (7.4, 178 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Buchanan

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Buchanan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Buchanan is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Buchanan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Buchanan is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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