There are 6 ways to get from West Chester to Roanoke by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Line 104 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
5h 31m$96–567Drive 344.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Roanokecar 344.7 mi
6h 41m$59–86Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
9h 41m$155–848Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
10h 49m$76–712Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
9h 58m$195–318Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
12h 45m$67–113
West Chester to Roanoke by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Roanoke is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Roanoke is to line 104 bus and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from 69th St Transit Center and arriving at Roanoke via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between West Chester and Roanoke is 353 miles. The road distance is 346.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Roanoke without a car is to train via Washington which takes 9h 41m and costs $150 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from West Chester to Roanoke, including transfers.
West Chester to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
West Chester to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Roanoke is to train via Washington which takes 9h 41m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Roanoke via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Roanoke Bus Stop via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 12h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
West Chester to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
West Chester to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Roanoke is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from West Chester to Roanoke.
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