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Compare train, bus, and flight for Roanoke, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $344 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $218 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average $344 (€279).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
Travel optionsfrom Roanoke, VA to New York, NY
How to get from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
CHR0204210:25 PM8h35Roanoke, VA7:00 AMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY$971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
CHR0204210:25 PM8h35Roanoke, VA7:00 AMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY$971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA45065:47 PM1h42Roanoke7:29 PMLaGuardia Airport$4121One-way0 transfers
Other options
66 Northeast Regional4:23 PM12h48Roanoke Station, Roanoke, VA5:11 AMPenn Station, New York, NY$1321One-way0 transfers
178 Northeast Regional9:35 AM9h49Roanoke Station, Roanoke, VA7:24 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2901One-way0 transfers
· · 4:35 AM13h40Roanoke, Third Street Station, VA6:15 PMNew York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station$1481One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus4:35 AM14h20Roanoke, Third Street Station, VA6:55 PMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY$1481One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus4:35 AM11h00Roanoke, Third Street Station, VA3:35 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1501One-way1 transfer
UA4332 · UA149810:39 AM3h22Roanoke2:01 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3591One-way1 transfer
UA4922 · UA23966:15 AM3h41Roanoke9:56 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$3591One-way1 transfer
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AA59026:02 PM4h06Roanoke10:08 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $218 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average $344 (€279).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Roanoke, VA and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Roanoke and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Roanoke Station, Roanoke, VA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Roanoke, Third Street Station, VA and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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