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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 an average ticket price of €80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €80, while a flight costs an average of €435.
Distance: 397 miles (640 km)
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€143 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €435 Average price | €103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average €143.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average €435.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
Tickets start at around €143 compared to roughly €103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€40. The journey takes 10h 43m versus 7h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.

8:35 AM 13h05 Roanoke, VA 9:40 PM New York, NY €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:35 AM 13h05 Roanoke, VA 9:40 PM New York, NY €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:35 AM 13h05 Roanoke, VA 9:40 PM New York, NY €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 13h05 Roanoke, VA 10:40 PM New York, NY €131 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average €143.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roanoke, VA to New York, NY costing on average €435.
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
- Around 51 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 United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CoachRun to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, CoachRun.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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