There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Fort Wayne by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ROA - FWA
6h 52m$99–409Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
22h 42m$85–488Bus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
- Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Fort Wayne, INbus
17h 29m$87–183Drive 481.4 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Fort Waynecar 481.4 mi
9h 4m$88–127Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane LYH - FWA
8h 53m$104–613Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
18h 34m$113–236
Roanoke to Fort Wayne by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Nashville Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
The distance between Roanoke and Fort Wayne is 399 miles. The road distance is 484.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus which takes 17h 29m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Roanoke to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Roanoke to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 17h 29m.
Roanoke to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Fort Wayne is 484 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Roanoke to Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Coldwater at Stratton via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, Columbus - Mound St, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 17h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Fort Wayne International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Fort Wayne International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Fort Wayne International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–22
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $45–55
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