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How to get fromBuffalo to Roanokeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane BUF - ROA
    6h 13m
    $66–387

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    18h 50m
    $481–760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 9m
    $134–232

  4. Drive  489.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Roanokecar car 489.2 mi
    9h 57m
    $90–129

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ROC - ROA
    7h 29m
    $114–538

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane BUF - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    8h 51m
    $92–419

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    23h 33m
    $252–517

Buffalo to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Roanoke via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 18h 50m.

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