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How to get fromNewark to Roanokeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 11m
    $100–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    9h 4m
    $50–95

  3. Drive 320.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Roanokecar car 320.2 mi
    6h 6m
    $59–85

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    4h 46m
    $84–463

  5. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Amtrak to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    5h 56m
    $74–346

Newark to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Newark, DE, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Amtrak to Roanoke once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark to Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station in around 9h 4m.

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