There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Johnstown by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ROA - JST
4h 56m$63–322Drive 267.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Johnstowncar 267.3 mi
6h 16m$49–71Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 34m$199–417Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
15h 10m$83–161Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
15h 50m$82–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
17h 16m$191–392
Roanoke to Johnstown by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Johnstown is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Johnstown is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Roanoke and Johnstown is 230 miles. The road distance is 268.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Johnstown without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 13h 34m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Roanoke to Johnstown, including transfers.
Roanoke to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Johnstown is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can train via Philadelphia, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 13h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 15h 10m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station in around 13h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
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 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- 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 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Johnstown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Roanoke to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Johnstown is 269 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Roanoke to Johnstown.
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