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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SNA - ROA
    8h 18m
    $236–817

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane LAX - ROA
    9h 49m
    $172–718

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 9h
    $408–774

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,032–2,076

  5. Drive 2,421.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Roanokecar car 2,421.4 mi
    38h 32m
    $442–639

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SAN - ROA
    9h 35m
    $176–710

  7. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SMF - ROA
    9h 23m
    $206–808

  8. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SJC - ROA
    10h 10m
    $200–760

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3d
    $913–1,819

California to Roanoke by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,151.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between California, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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