Next available departures

Next departures for Roanoke to Philadelphia on October 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:48am	Roanoke Station	9h 17m	7:05pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:48am	Roanoke Station	9h 17m	7:05pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:48am	Roanoke Station	9h 32m	7:20pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	9:48am	Roanoke Station	9h 32m	7:20pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:01 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Roanoke to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 7 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 59mAverage Duration

317 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $150	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $287	Average Duration7h 59m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/56,573 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 6573 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 $51

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/13

$91

10/14

$66

Today

$49

10/16

$49

10/17

$49

10/18

$162

10/19

$48

10/20

No data

The cheapest trip from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on Oct 19, 2026 with a price of $48

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, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $281 for a train ticket from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2026-10-19.