There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Newport News by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 14m$55–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
9h 4m$40–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
10h 54m$126–264Drive 229.3 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Newport Newscar 229.3 mi
4h 26m$42–61Fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ROA - ORF
5h 21m$124–419Train, bus via Elmhurst & Warwick
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
9h 5m$49–91Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane ROA - PHF
6h 26m$61–336
Roanoke to Newport News by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Newport News is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Newport News is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Newport News. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Fishing Point & City Center via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc and Elmhurst & Warwick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Newport News. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Newport News via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Roanoke and Newport News is 256 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Newport News without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Roanoke to Newport News, including transfers.
Roanoke to Newport News bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Newport News is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $420 and takes 5h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Patrick Henry Mall via Alexandria, Newport News, and Amtrak Newport News in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Philadelphia, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- 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 Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Newport News bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Newport News is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Roanoke to Newport News.
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