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

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Roanoke start from $44. The average price for this train route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from New York City to Roanoke is 9h 33m, covering a distance of 399 miles (643 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 56m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Roanoke?

The earliest train departs from New York City to Roanoke at 4:09am. And the latest train departs at 12:55pm.

Train New York City to Roanoke from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 16m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 16m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 11m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
Train	12:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 11m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	12:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 1m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	12:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 1m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 33m	10:13pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Roanoke on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 16m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 16m	10:06pm	Roanoke Station	No tags

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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 9 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 33mAverage Duration

399 milesDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $247	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $344	Average Duration9h 33m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,627 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5627 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $44

Amtrak New York City Roanoke recent customer reviews

Good Experience

Mohamed Ibrahim M.

July 14, 2023

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

Larry P.

June 3, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $44. The average price for this train route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Roanoke?
The average train ride duration from New York City to Roanoke is 9h 33m, covering a distance of 399 miles (643 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New York City to Roanoke route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Roanoke?
The earliest train departs from New York City to Roanoke at 4:09am. And the latest train departs at 12:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/04

$181

12/05

$113

Today

$253

12/07

$309

12/08

$181

12/09

$152

12/10

$210

12/11

$181

The cheapest trip from New York City to Roanoke was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $113

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 $113 to $452 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 $152 which is on 2025-12-09.