There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
9h 11m$100–260Drive 439.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elizabeth to Roanokecar 439.5 mi
7h 55m$81–116Bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 112
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
12h 55m$99–182Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane LGA - ROA
5h 45m$85–474Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
5h 54m$84–1,019Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
7h 27m$186–842Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus
7h 20m$483–1,460Fly Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
8h 7m$128–559
Elizabeth to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $80 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Jersey St and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via New York and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Roanoke is 439 miles. The road distance is 442.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $100 - $260.
The train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke takes 9h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.
Elizabeth to Roanoke bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.
Elizabeth to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke once daily. Tickets cost $100–260 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Roanoke Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Washington, and Washington Union Station in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to Roanoke bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Elizabeth to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Roanoke is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Elizabeth to Roanoke.
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