How much is the train ticket from New York City to Roanoke?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Roanoke start from R 756. The average price for this train route is around R 1 651. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Roanoke?

The average train journey time from New York City to Roanoke is 9h 33m, covering a distance of 643 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 56m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Roanoke route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Roanoke?

The earliest train from New York City to Roanoke departs at 04:09. And the latest train departs at 12:55.

Train New York City to Roanoke from R 710 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Roanoke on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 1m	22:06	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New York City to Roanoke on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Roanoke on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Roanoke on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Roanoke on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Roanoke on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Roanoke

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 9 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just R 756, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 33mAverage duration

643 kmDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 084 - R 4 518	Average duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 756 - R 6 699	Average duration9h 33m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 756

Amtrak New York City Roanoke recent customer reviews

Good Experience

Mohamed Ibrahim M.

14 July 2023

Missed my train, due to incorrect information (location of departure track)

Larry P.

3 June 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Roanoke by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Roanoke?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Roanoke start from R 756. The average price for this train route is around R 1 651. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Roanoke?
The average train journey time from New York City to Roanoke is 9h 33m, covering a distance of 643 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Roanoke route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Roanoke?
The earliest train from New York City to Roanoke departs at 04:09. And the latest train departs at 12:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

R 4 757

12/12

R 5 345

Today

R 6 452

14/12

R 7 611

15/12

R 3 114

16/12

R 2 630

17/12

R 3 685

18/12

R 3 633

The cheapest trip from New York City to Roanoke was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 630

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 630 to R 7 611 for a train ticket from New York City to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 630, which is on 2025-12-16.