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

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Clifton is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 59m.

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 29m and costs $90 - $550.

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 Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Washington and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

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 $230 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.

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 $230 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Roanoke to Clifton bus arrive?

Roanoke to Clifton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union 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 3535+ hotels available in Clifton.

Roanoke to Clifton - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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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 29m
$90–511
Drive 450.5 mi
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1. Drive from Roanoke to Cliftoncar 450.5 mi
7h 59m
$77–112
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
$239–394
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
11h 56m
$105–173
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 36m
$173–622
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 1m
$90–1,013
Bus
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 3m
$82–132

Roanoke to Clifton by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 476.7 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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 140 -Park and Ride, Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Washington Union Station, Washington, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 11h 56m.

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