There are 5 ways to get from Penn Station to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 30m$70–190Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 55m$42–72Drive 268.6 mi
- Drive from Penn Station to Roanokecar 268.6 mi
4h 51m$49–71Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
5h 36m$48–327Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
5h 23m$88–1,018
Penn Station to Roanoke by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn Station to Roanoke is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Penn Station to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn Station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from MCCULLOH ST & PRESTON ST nb and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Penn Station and Roanoke is 266 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.
The best way to get from Penn Station to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $190.
The train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Penn Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Penn Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Penn Station to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Penn Station, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–190 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Penn Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Penn Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn Station to Roanoke is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Penn Station to Roanoke.
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