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How to get fromState College to Roanokeby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Roanoke by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SCE - ROA
    5h 43m
    $55–340

  2. Drive  313.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Roanokecar car 313.5 mi
    6h 15m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    11h 17m
    $155–245

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421D
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    12h 4m
    $80–120

  5. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to Washingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    12h 54m
    $78–112

  6. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    12h 58m
    $221–954

State College to Roanoke by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 12h 4m.

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