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

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There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlottesville, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane EWR - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    5h 10m
    $144–484

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    13h 2m
    $73–133

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 11m
    $240–380

  4. Drive  439.5 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Roanokecar car 439.5 mi
    7h 55m
    $81–116

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane LGA - ROA
    5h 37m
    $90–506

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    5h 49m
    $89–1,051

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    7h 27m
    $181–556

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LGA - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    8h 11m
    $166–616

Elizabeth to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke once daily. Tickets cost $240–380 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Roanoke Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station in around 13h 2m.

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