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How to get fromNewark to Roanoke Islandby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Roanoke Island by plane, bus, car, or train

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

    best
    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 23m
    $121–610

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    10h 54m
    $73–120

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Newark 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 2m
    $280–425

  4. Drive  425.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Roanoke Islandcar car 425.8 mi
    8h 47m
    $78–113

  5. 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
    7h 1m
    $125–555

  6. 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
    7h 40m
    $149–783

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

    1. Take the train from Newark 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 24m
    $149–1,296

  8. Train, bus, drive via Washington

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    11h 33m
    $168–262

  9. Train, bus, drive via Williamsburg

    1. Take the train from Newark 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 19m
    $237–364

  10. Bus, drive via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    13h 58m
    $99–178

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Newark to Roanoke Island. However, you can take the line 62 bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Roanoke Island via Norfolk and Elizabeth City in around 10h 54m.

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