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

The cheapest train tickets from Roanoke to New York City start from R 753. The average price for this train route is around R 753. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Roanoke to New York City is 10h 8m, covering a distance of 643 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Roanoke to New York City departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 16:23.

Train Roanoke to New York City from R 708 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:38	Roanoke Station	10h 8m	18:46	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:38	Roanoke Station	9h 24m	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	08:38	Roanoke Station	9h 24m	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:38	Roanoke Station	9h 24m	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	08:38	Roanoke Station	9h 24m	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:38	Roanoke Station	10h 9m	18:47	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Roanoke to New York City on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:23	Roanoke Station	12h 48m	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	06:15	Roanoke Station	9h 5m	15:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Roanoke to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 10 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just R 753, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

10h 8mAverage duration

643 kmDistance

58kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 012 - R 3 693	Average duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 753 - R 8 642	Average duration10h 8m	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 753

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Roanoke to New York City 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 Roanoke to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Roanoke to New York City start from R 753. The average price for this train route is around R 753. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Roanoke to New York City?
The average train journey time from Roanoke to New York City is 10h 8m, covering a distance of 643 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Roanoke to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Roanoke to New York City?
The earliest train from Roanoke to New York City departs at 06:15. And the latest train departs at 16:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 2 622

11/12

R 1 570

Today

R 1 570

13/12

R 3 363

14/12

R 1 570

15/12

R 1 570

16/12

R 1 570

17/12

R 4 363

The cheapest trip from Roanoke to New York City was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 570

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 570 to R 7 071 for a train ticket from Roanoke to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 570, which is on 2025-12-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from Roanoke to New York City?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time12h 40m	Avg priceR 1 331	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time10h 8m	Avg priceR 753	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Roanoke and New York City is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 753 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 753. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to New York City, choose the train, as it will take you from Roanoke to New York City in about 10h 8m – that's the fastest way to get there!