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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Roanokeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    3h 58m
    $77–448

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    10h
    $56–109

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 43m
    $110–240

  4. Drive 360.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Roanokecar car 360.7 mi
    6h 51m
    $66–96

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 8m
    $101–783

  6. Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    11h 23m
    $68–132

Philadelphia to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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