There are 5 ways to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane SDF - ROA
4h 45m$79–420Drive 415 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanokecar 415 mi
7h 19m$76–110Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus Chicago
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
14h 22m$98–186Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Roanoke415 mi
7h 19mFly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane SDF - LYH
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
7h 41m$94–458
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $75 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Louisville International Airport and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via W Jefferson @ S 6th, Louisville, KY and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) and Roanoke is 330 miles. The road distance is 417.5 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke, including transfers.
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 22m.
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Roanoke.
What companies run services between Louisville Airport (SDF), USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Bus Stop via S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, and Nashville Bus Station in around 14h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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