What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Roanoke?

The distance separating Philadelphia and Roanoke is 318 miles (512 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Roanoke?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Roanoke start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Roanoke from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Roanoke on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 5m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	17h	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	16h 5m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Roanoke on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	10h 5m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 35m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 15m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 5m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	16h 5m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Roanoke

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 45mAverage Duration

317 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $193	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $243	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Roanoke?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Roanoke

A
Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride
Exit 140 (Park and Ride), Virginia 24153, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$87

11/21

$78

Today

$102

11/23

$116

11/24

$75

11/25

$108

11/26

$83

11/27

$89

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $75

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $75 to $175 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-11-24.