There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, subway, or bus (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 from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
2h 56m$68–433Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
9h 55m$59–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
8h 58m$120–244Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia to Roanoke-ROA359.1 mi
6h 44mDrive 359.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA)car 359.1 mi
6h 44m$66–95Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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 15m$75–919Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane LGA - ROA
5h 37m$99–1,023Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
14h 30m$70–134
Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $65 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Roanoke Airport (ROA). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Airport via Washington Union Station and Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Roanoke Airport (ROA). However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Roanoke Airport (ROA) is 321 miles. The road distance is 361.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA), including transfers.
Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $65 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Roanoke Airport (ROA), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- 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
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia to Roanoke-ROA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA) is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Philadelphia to Roanoke Airport (ROA).
There are 95+ hotels available in Roanoke Airport (ROA).
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