There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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
3h 3m$86–459Drive 354.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VAcar 354.9 mi
6h 37m$65–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
7h 56m$136–258Bus
- 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 7m$74–139Train 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 21m$120–807
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Roanoke, VA. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Airport via Washington Union Station and 3rd St Station Slip D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Roanoke, VA. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Roanoke, VA is 325 miles. The road distance is 357 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 7h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 7m.
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) 3 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- 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
- $70–440
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 Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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
- 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
- $22–40
- 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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Roanoke, VA.
There are 89+ hotels available in Roanoke, VA.