There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Roanoke by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 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
6h 41m$101–557Bus (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$182–284Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
25h 43m$570–876Drive 853.3 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Roanokecar 853.3 mi
14h 1m$146–211Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane GPT - ROA
6h 53m$125–480
New Orleans to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Roanoke is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 1m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans and Roanoke is 802 miles. The road distance is 858.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 21h 25m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from New Orleans to Roanoke, including transfers.
New Orleans to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 21h 25m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $900 and takes 25h 43m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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) 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
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Orleans to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 8:10 AM in New Orleans and 9:10 AM in Roanoke.
New Orleans to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Roanoke is 858 miles. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from New Orleans to Roanoke.
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