There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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 from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ROC - ROA
4h 43m$91–445Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane BUF - ROA
6h 46m$73–409Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
17h 38m$219–488Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
17h 54m$107–318Drive 519.4 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Roanokecar 519.4 mi
9h 56m$95–137Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithacabus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus
20h 28m$118–194
Rochester to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Roanoke is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Roanoke via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
The distance between Rochester and Roanoke is 433 miles. The road distance is 522.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 17h 38m and costs $210 - $490.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Rochester to Roanoke, including transfers.
Rochester to Roanoke bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $490 and takes 17h 38m, you could also bus via Newark, which costs $100 - $320 and takes 17h 54m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Roanoke via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 17h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Roanoke bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark station.
Rochester to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Roanoke is 522 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Rochester to Roanoke.
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