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How to get fromNewark to Roanoke Rapidsby train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Newark to Roanoke Rapids by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    7h 28m
    $93–221

  2. Drive  407.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Roanoke Rapidscar car 407.4 mi
    7h 22m
    $75–108

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $171–284

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane EWR - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    5h 11m
    $89–500

  5. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Hillbus bus FlixBus N2471
    2. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h 44m
    $155–210

  6. Bus, taxi via South Hill (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Hillbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h 52m
    $154–209

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    $184–323

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane LGA - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    6h 18m
    $113–652

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $169–595

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $223–947

  11. Fly Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LGA - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 21m
    $198–757

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Newark to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, then drive to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids.

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