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The average train between Roanoke and Washington DC takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Roanoke to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Roanoke and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roanoke is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Roanoke station and arriving at Alexandria station via Alexandria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Roanoke to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
Roanoke to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Roanoke and Washington DC is 311.8 km. The road distance is 358 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
