PA → VA · about 319 miles
Philadelphia to Roanoke bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 17 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Roanoke. The fastest takes 7 hours 43 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:57 AM and the last at 2:22 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 7h 43m
- First departure
- 4:57 AM
- Last departure
- 2:22 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | 12:40 PM | 7h 43m | Daily | Philadelphia to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 10m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Roanoke Orange Avenue Northeast | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 10:06 PM | 7h 48m | Daily | Philadelphia to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 10:13 PM | 7h 55m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:21 PM | 10:06 PM | 7h 45m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Philadelphia to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:22 PM | 10:06 PM | 7h 44m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Roanoke The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Roanoke
Return trip: Roanoke to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Roanoke?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 7 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Roanoke?
The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:22 PM (Sat).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Roanoke?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Roanoke leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).