There are 6 ways to get from Louisiana to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane MSY - ROA
4h 45m$101–519Fly from Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane SHV - ROA
8h 24m$90–442Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
21h 25m$154–256Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
25h 43m$254–606Drive 853.3 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Roanokecar 853.3 mi
14h 1m$156–225Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane LFT - ROA
7h 15m$95–448
Louisiana to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Roanoke is to bus which costs $150 - $260 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Roanoke via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 43m.
The distance between Louisiana and Roanoke is 790 miles. The road distance is 858.2 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Louisiana to Roanoke, including transfers.
Louisiana to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 21h 25m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 25h 43m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Nashville Bus Station in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Shreveport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Shreveport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Louisiana to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of Louisiana. It is currently 1:05 AM in Louisiana and 2:05 AM in Roanoke.
Louisiana to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Roanoke is 858 miles. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Louisiana to Roanoke.
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