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How to get fromRochester to Roanokeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Roanoke by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ROC - ROA
    4h 39m
    $96–475

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane BUF - ROA
    6h 38m
    $84–450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Christiansburg, VAbus bus Ny
    3. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    17h 8m
    $143–335

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    17h 38m
    $242–525

  5. Drive 519.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Roanokecar car 519.4 mi
    9h 56m
    $95–137

  6. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    18h 30m
    $114–210

Rochester to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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 bus from Rochester to Roanoke Campbell Court via New York, 42 St-Times Square, Canal St, New York, NY, Christiansburg, VA, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 17h 8m.

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