There are 6 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
4h 1m$72–438Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
9h 54m$55–101Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
8h 27m$88–783Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
9h 37m$69–707Drive 360.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Roanokecar 360.7 mi
6h 51m$66–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
8h 47m$98–213
Pennsylvania to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Roanoke is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Roanoke via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Roanoke is 328 miles. The road distance is 362.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Roanoke without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 27m and costs $85 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Pennsylvania to Roanoke, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $85 - $800 and takes 8h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Roanoke via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Pennsylvania to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Roanoke is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Pennsylvania to Roanoke.
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