Rome2Rio

How to get fromRoanoke to Bostonby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

Find Transport to Boston

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Boston by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.

  1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ROA - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $63–310

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    2. Take the bus from Christiansburg, VA to New York, NYbus bus Ny
    3. Take the bus from NYC Downtown to Bostonbus bus
    15h 57m
    $117–154

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    17h 42m
    $370–600

  4. Drive  660.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Bostoncar car 660.2 mi
    12h 3m
    $121–174

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DCA - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $190–602

Roanoke to Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration17h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Roanoke to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 606.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Boston via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, VA, New York, NY, and NYC Downtown in around 15h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 17h 42m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There