The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
15 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
511 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 2 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Roanoke, VA on Sat, Apr 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 11 the direct buses cover the 511 km distance in an average of 15 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 5 m .
On Sat, Apr 11 the slowest buses will take 16 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:00 AM16h05Philadelphia, PA5:05 PMRoanoke, VA$891One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM14h05Philadelphia, PA5:05 PMRoanoke, VA$2231One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM14h05Philadelphia, PA5:05 PMRoanoke, VA$2231One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM16h05Philadelphia, PA5:05 PMRoanoke, VA$891One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$101 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $437 Average price |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA buses for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 AM Philadelphia, PA | 10h15 | 5:05 PM Roanoke, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Philadelphia, PA | 17h20 | 5:05 PM Roanoke, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 16h05 | 5:05 PM Roanoke, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 14h05 | 5:05 PM Roanoke, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 317 miles (511 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 317 miles (511 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VAYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA with Greyhound for as low as $36 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Roanoke, VA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Roanoke, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
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