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How to get fromBoston to Roanokeby ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane BOS - ROA
    6h 46m
    $78–425

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    14h 1m
    $370–600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus 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
    15h 50m
    $119–153

  4. Drive  659.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Roanokecar car 659.9 mi
    12h 2m
    $121–174

  5. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PVD - ROA
    7h 43m
    $84–441

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane BOS - LYH
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    9h 32m
    $104–467

Boston to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Roanoke 5 times a week. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Roanoke Campbell Court via NYC Downtown, New York, NY, Christiansburg, VA, and Exit 118 - Park and Ride in around 15h 50m.

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