There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Ithaca by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane ROA - ITH
6h 27m$59–334Train, bus via Newark
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus
13h 27m$174–341Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2682
15h 50m$149–276Drive 461.3 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Ithacacar 461.3 mi
9h 7m$85–122Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane ROA - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
8h 17m$116–647Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2682
16h 30m$112–198Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2682
17h 10m$112–184
Roanoke to Ithaca by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Ithaca is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Ithaca is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $55 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Ithaca. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Ithaca via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
The distance between Roanoke and Ithaca is 419 miles. The road distance is 464 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Ithaca without a car is to train and bus via Newark which takes 13h 27m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Roanoke to Ithaca, including transfers.
Roanoke to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Ithaca is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $55 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 16h 30m.
Roanoke to Ithaca bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Ithaca is 464 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Roanoke to Ithaca.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Ithaca, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Ithaca via Washington Union Station in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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