What is the distance between Roanoke and Philadelphia?

The distance separating Roanoke and Philadelphia is 318 miles (512 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Roanoke to Philadelphia?

If you're headed to Philadelphia from Roanoke, chances are that your bus will leave from Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Arden Theatre Company, Eastern State Penitentiary, Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and Please Touch Museum.

Bus Roanoke to Philadelphia from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Roanoke to Philadelphia on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	10h 25m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	11h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	14h 30m	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	15h	7:35pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	16h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Roanoke to Philadelphia on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	15h	7:35pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	Cheapest
	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	10h 25m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	11h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	14h 30m	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	16h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Roanoke to Philadelphia on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	10h 25m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	11h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	14h 30m	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	15h	7:35pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	16h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Roanoke to Philadelphia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	11h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	10h 25m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	16h 5m	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	16h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	16h 20m	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Roanoke to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	10h 25m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	11h 10m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	14h 30m	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	15h	7:35pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	16h 20m	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Roanoke to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

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

317 milesDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $205	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $289	Average Duration7h 43m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Roanoke and Philadelphia?

Stops in Roanoke

A
Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride
Exit 140 (Park and Ride), Virginia 24153, USA
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$82

11/19

$79

Today

$113

11/21

$130

11/22

$172

11/23

$129

11/24

No data

11/25

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The cheapest trip from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $172 for a bus ticket from Roanoke to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-11-23.