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 51m$107–505Fly from Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane SHV - ROA
7h 33m$94–427Bus
- 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 20m$154–308Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
25h 43m$335–673Drive 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
6h 26m$100–438
Louisiana to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Roanoke is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 51m 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 20m.
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 20m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Louisiana to Roanoke, including transfers.
Louisiana to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 51m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 21h 20m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 25h 43m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. 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 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Shreveport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Shreveport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Shreveport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Houston, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Shreveport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Louisiana to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of Louisiana. It is currently 2:44 PM in Louisiana and 3:44 PM 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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