There are 5 ways to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane EWR - ROA
4h 45m$47–280Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
8h 35m$60–410Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
13h 5m$68–151Drive 439.7 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Roanokecar 439.7 mi
7h 55m$81–116Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane LGA - ROA
5h 45m$63–353
Elizabeth to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Roanoke is 398 miles. The road distance is 442.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $60 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $410 and takes 8h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $60–410 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–410
- Business Class
- $150–490
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $4–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elizabeth to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Roanoke is 442 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Elizabeth to Roanoke.
There are 82+ hotels available in Roanoke.