There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROA - PHL
2h 59m$69–424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
11h 5m$62–114Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
7h 40m$115–240Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Roanoke to Philadelphia-PHL350.4 mi
6h 43mDrive 350.4 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 350.4 mi
6h 43m$64–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 18m$117–239Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus Washington
12h 15m$70–137
Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $65 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via Washington Union Station, Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Roanoke and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 319 miles. The road distance is 352.4 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train via Washington which takes 7h 40m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $65 - $430. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 7h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Airport Terminal A via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Roanoke to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Roanoke to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 669+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roanoke and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










