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How to get fromRoanoke to Downingtownby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway

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

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  1. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    8h 44m
    $105–273

  2. Drive  338.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Downingtowncar car 338.6 mi
    6h 39m
    $62–90

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    10h 32m
    $75–154

  4. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    5h 18m
    $69–410

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    9h 22m
    $107–272

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    13h 26m
    $66–108

  7. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROA - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 8m
    $112–575

  8. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 28m
    $96–467

Roanoke to Downingtown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Downingtown Amtrak via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, and West Chester Transit Center in around 13h 26m.

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