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

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton to Roanoke by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    5h 57m
    $86–462

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    12h 34m
    $62–119

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    10h 6m
    $102–237

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    11h 2m
    $78–161

  5. Drive  402.9 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Roanokecar car 402.9 mi
    7h 47m
    $74–107

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane LGA - ROA
    6h 57m
    $87–482

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LGA - CHO
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    9h 20m
    $133–557

  8. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    10h 7m
    $104–824

Princeton to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Roanoke once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Roanoke Bus Stop via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station in around 12h 34m.

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