What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Clifton?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Clifton is to bus via Washington which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Clifton?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Clifton is to fly and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $85 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Clifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Clifton. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via Christiansburg, VA and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Clifton?

No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Clifton via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Clifton?

The distance between Roanoke and Clifton is 479 miles. The road distance is 453.1 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Clifton without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Clifton without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Clifton?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Roanoke to Clifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Clifton bus from?

Roanoke to Clifton bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, depart from 3rd St Station Slip D.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Clifton train from?

Roanoke to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.

Train or bus from Roanoke to Clifton?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Clifton is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Roanoke to Clifton bus arrive?

Roanoke to Clifton bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, arrive at Exit 118 - Park and Ride station.

Where does the Roanoke to Clifton train arrive?

Roanoke to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Clifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Clifton is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Roanoke to Clifton.

Where can I stay near Clifton?

There are 2619+ hotels available in Clifton.

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Clifton by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROA - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus
4h 30m
$89–469
Bus via Washington
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
12h 2m
$70–143
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
9h 12m
$148–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
2. Take the bus from Christiansburg, VA to New York, NYbus Ny
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
10h 54m
$97–129
Drive 450.5 mi
1. Drive from Roanoke to Cliftoncar 450.5 mi
7h 59m
$83–119
Train to Charlottesville, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus
6h 37m
$142–549
Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROA - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h 3m
$94–1,058

Roanoke to Clifton by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 476.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Roanoke to Clifton via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, VA, New York, NY, East Broadway, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 10h 54m.

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