There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
4h 12m$59–350Train via Washington (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
7h 59m$49–933Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
7h 33m$50–370Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
10h 5m$57–106Drive 360.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Roanokecar 360.5 mi
6h 50m$66–95
Philadelphia to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $55 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Roanoke is 328 miles. The road distance is 362.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $50 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $55 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $370 and takes 7h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $50–370 and the journey takes 7h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
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
- Website
- united.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $50–370
- Business Class
- $130–440
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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 Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
Philadelphia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Roanoke is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Philadelphia to Roanoke.
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