There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Roanoke by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane HOU - ROA
6h 58m$135–706Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAH - ROA
7h 35m$87–419Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
28h 35m$229–437Bus, train
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
32h 48m$324–939Drive 1,164.2 mi
- Drive from Houston to Roanokecar 1,164.2 mi
19h 37m$213–307Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
36h 8m$380–1,084
Houston to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Roanoke is to fly which costs $85 - $420 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Dallas Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Roanoke via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 8m.
The distance between Houston and Roanoke is 1051 miles. The road distance is 1171 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 28h 35m and costs $220 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Houston to Roanoke, including transfers.
Houston to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Roanoke is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 28h 35m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $1,100 and takes 36h 8m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Roanoke Bus Stop via Dallas Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- 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 Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Roanoke is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 10:12 AM in Houston and 11:12 AM in Roanoke.
Houston to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Roanoke is 1171 miles. It takes approximately 19h 37m to drive from Houston to Roanoke.
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