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

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 16m
    $140–290

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    11h 15m
    $68–133

  3. Drive 441.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Roanokecar car 441.7 mi
    7h 49m
    $81–117

  4. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane LGA - ROA
    5h 36m
    $80–432

  5. Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Union Stationbus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    13h 8m
    $81–176

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    5h 16m
    $96–1,036

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LGA - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    7h 57m
    $131–512

Newark to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Roanoke once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station in around 11h 15m.

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