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How to get fromNew York to Roanoke Islandby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Roanoke Island by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Norfolk, VA - Best Squarebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    10h 24m
    $69–89

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Norfolktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    12h 20m
    $182–350

  3. Drive 434.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Roanoke Islandcar car 434.3 mi
    8h 59m
    $80–115

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane EWR - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    6h 34m
    $107–402

  5. Bus, drive via New York City Chinatown

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    11h 34m
    $86–142

  6. Train, bus, drive via Williamsburg

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    13h 36m
    $152–302

  7. Fly from Laguardia Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LGA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    6h 52m
    $103–466

  8. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane JFK - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    6h 37m
    $96–383

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PHL - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    7h 49m
    $121–1,084

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 511.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Roanoke Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Roanoke Island. However, you can take the bus to Norfolk, VA - Best Square, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Roanoke Island via Norfolk, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 12h 20m.

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