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How to get fromNewark to Roanoke Rapidsby train, car, bus, taxi or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Roanoke Rapids by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Drive from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Roanoke Rapidscar
    8h 18m
    $60–967

  2. Train, bus, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi
    8h 46m
    $155–885

  3. Drive 407.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Roanoke Rapidscar407.1 mi
    7h 18m
    $75–108

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)planeEWR - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar
    5h 3m
    $129–400

  5. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South HillbusFlixBus N2471
    2. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi
    9h 43m
    $142–214

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi
    9h 47m
    $163–519

  7. Bus, taxi via South Hill (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South HillbusGreyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi
    9h 52m
    $142–215

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)planeLGA - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar
    6h 30m
    $116–431

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)planeEWR - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi
    7h 17m
    $219–515

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeEWR - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Durham to South Hillbus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi
    8h 27m
    $155–593

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Newark to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, take the train to Petersburg Amtrak Station, then drive to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids.

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