There are 6 ways to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- 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 FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
13h 14m$67–151Drive 439.7 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Roanokecar 439.7 mi
7h 54m$81–116Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- 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 56m$68–383Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
5h 57m$71–965Fly Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane LGA - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
8h 22m$104–638
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 54m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Roanoke is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $65 - $390.
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 14m.
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 439 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.
The train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke takes 8h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Elizabeth to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 train which takes 8h 35m and costs $60 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 13h 14m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
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. 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 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
- 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 Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 54m to drive from Elizabeth to Roanoke.
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