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

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to RoanoketrainNortheast Regional
    8h 39m
    $60–410

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)planeEWR - ROA
    6h 11m
    $51–290

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationbusFlixBus 2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus StopbusGreyhound US0600
    11h 40m
    $71–214

  4. Drive 441.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Roanokecar441.9 mi
    7h 45m
    $81–117

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)planeLGA - ROA
    5h 43m
    $63–351

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)planePHL - ROA
    5h 40m
    $65–923

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO)planeLGA - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
    7h 59m
    $99–606

Newark to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $60–410 and the journey takes 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station in around 11h 40m.

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