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- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus
4h 27m$89–499Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
12h 2m$65–129Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
9h 11m$120–284Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
11h 56m$104–206Drive 450.5 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Cliftoncar 450.5 mi
7h 59m$83–119Train to Charlottesville, fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHO - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus
6h 34m$135–572Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h$89–1,028
Roanoke to Clifton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Clifton is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Clifton is to fly and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $85 - $500.
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 Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Washington and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
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 11m.
The distance between Roanoke and Clifton is 479 miles. The road distance is 453.1 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Clifton without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Roanoke to Clifton, including transfers.
Roanoke to Clifton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Clifton is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 11h 56m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via Exit 140 -Park and Ride, Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Washington Union Station, Washington, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Clifton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Clifton is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Roanoke to Clifton.
There are 3348+ hotels available in Clifton.






