Rome2Rio

How to get fromState College to Roanokeby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Roanoke

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from State College to Roanoke by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane SCE - ROA
    5h 39m
    $64–332

  2. Drive 308.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from State College to Roanokecar car 308.9 mi
    6h 28m
    $57–82

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    12h 6m
    $62–361

  4. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    12h 51m
    $95–451

  5. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane SCE - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain train
    12h 17m
    $64–529

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 5m
    $71–135

  7. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    13h 40m
    $68–115

State College to Roanoke by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 13h 5m.

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from State College

Trips to Roanoke

Popular routes