Rome2Rio

Gaithersburg to Roanoke trains

Find Transport to Roanoke

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Roanoke takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Gaithersburg to Roanoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 52m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
$152
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gaithersburg to Roanoke train times

Trains run twice daily between Gaithersburg and Roanoke. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 4:18 PM which arrives into Roanoke at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 57m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 52m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 48m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Roanoke? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

Operators