Question 1

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 2

When are trains the most crowded?

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Trains departing from Roanoke to New York tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Question 3

Which train should you take from Roanoke to New York?

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2 train services operate from Roanoke to New York.  Amtrak Northeast Regional usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Question 4

What is the price of a train ticket from Roanoke to New York?

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In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Roanoke to New York was $45.00.  You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to New York if you book your train tickets at least 12 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $50.83.

Question 5

Is there a direct train from Roanoke to New York?

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Trains leave the station in Roanoke twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to New York with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New York to Roanoke.

Question 6

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

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The distance between Roanoke and New York is approximately 398 miles, or 640 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Question 7

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Roanoke at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 8

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 9

Where is the train station in New York?

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New York has one train station.

Question 10

Where is the train station in Roanoke?

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There is one train station in Roanoke.

Question 11

Prices as travel date approaches

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If you're looking to save on your train trip from Roanoke to New York, book online with Wanderu at least 12 days in advance. That way, you’ll save $50.83 compared to booking your ticket last minute.

Question 12

Average prices by travel date

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For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Roanoke to New York will range from  to . If you're planning to travel by train to New York in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Roanoke you can find in the next 7 days is . Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.

Question 13

Monthly avg. prices

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Ticket prices for the train from Roanoke to New York often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in  when the average ticket price is only . If you're thinking of traveling from Roanoke to New York during , keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of  during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in , is to book your trip well in advance.

Question 14

Need a return trip from New York to Roanoke?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.