There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
2h 32m$73–435Bus
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
11h 39m$61–116Train 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 44m$103–803Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Roanoke353.9 mi
6h 41mDrive 353.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanokecar 353.9 mi
6h 41m$65–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
9h 2m$113–243Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
12h 42m$69–137
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Roanoke via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Roanoke is 319 miles. The road distance is 356 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 44m and costs $100 - $850.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 8h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Roanoke via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Roanoke.
There are 81+ hotels available in Roanoke.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Roanoke. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.