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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Roanoke Rapidsby train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke Rapids by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    6h 42m
    $77–735

  2. Drive  326.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Roanoke Rapidscar car 326.6 mi
    5h 58m
    $60–87

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $147–798

  4. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PHL - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    5h
    $85–508

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 12m
    $135–201

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 37m
    $168–279

  7. Bus, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $156–257

  8. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h
    $169–605

  9. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $184–515

  10. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $264–986

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 334.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, then drive to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids.

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