Trains tickets from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayJul 29
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MonAug 4
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TueAug 5
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Roanoke
    Departure location: Roanoke Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Roanoke
    Departure location: Roanoke Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Roanoke
    Departure location: Roanoke Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Roanoke
    Departure location: Roanoke Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Roanoke
    Departure location: Roanoke Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Roanoke to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$55 - $217Average Duration14h 25m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$49 - $243Average Duration7h 43m
46kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Roanoke to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 7 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
7h 43mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
46kgCO₂ emissions

Train Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$61
Average train trip duration7h 43m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:15am
Distance317 miles (510 km)
Latest train departure4:23pm

Roanoke to Philadelphia Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/27
$176
07/28
$127
Today
$127
07/30
$95
07/31
$127
08/01
$127
08/02
No data
08/03
$127
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $292 for a train ticket from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Roanoke and Philadelphia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Philadelphia.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Philadelphia you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Roanoke and Philadelphia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Roanoke to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

What's the cheapest way to go from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Roanoke and Philadelphia, PA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $61 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $49. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Philadelphia, PA, choose the train, as it will take you from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA in about 7h 43m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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