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

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SJC - ROA
    9h 42m
    $146–608

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SFO - ROA
    10h 28m
    $140–575

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 12h
    $451–747

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3d 7h
    $1,827–2,942

  5. Drive  2,676.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Roanokecar car 2,676.4 mi
    42h 59m
    $489–706

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane SJC - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    14h 14m
    $172–700

San Jose to Roanoke by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,294.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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