VA → MA · about 578 miles

Roanoke to Canton train schedule

Amtrak runs 6 direct trains a week from Roanoke to Canton. The fastest takes 14 hours 23 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:35 AM and the last at 4:23 PM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
6
Fastest trip
14h 23m
First train
9:35 AM
Last train
4:23 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Roanoke and arrives at Route 128 Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Roanoke, VA to Canton, MA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
9:35 AM11:58 PM14h 23mMon–Fri from Nov 16Amtrak
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4:23 PM9:42 AM +1 day17h 19mDailyAmtrak
Full timetable

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Where to board in Roanoke Where you get off in Canton The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Roanoke

Where the train stops in Canton

Return trip: Canton to Roanoke

Questions

How long is the train from Roanoke to Canton?

The fastest direct train takes 14 hours 23 minutes; the typical trip is 17 hours 19 minutes.

What time is the first train from Roanoke to Canton?

The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 4:23 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Roanoke to Canton?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Roanoke?

Trains to Canton leave from Roanoke Amtrak station.