There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Roanoke by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Rochester (ROC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ROC - ROA
5h$96–505Drive 519.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Roanokecar 519.6 mi
9h 56m$95–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
17h 8m$121–552Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
18h 47m$113–202Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus
20h 25m$117–218
Rochester to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Roanoke is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Roanoke is to fly which takes 5h and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Roanoke via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.
The distance between Rochester and Roanoke is 434 miles. The road distance is 522.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 17h 8m and costs $120 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Rochester to Roanoke, including transfers.
Rochester to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Roanoke is to fly which takes 5h and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 17h 8m, you could also bus via Newark, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 47m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Roanoke via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 17h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–410
- Business Class
- $150–490
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Roanoke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Rochester to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Roanoke is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Rochester to Roanoke.
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