The average train between Washington, DC and Roanoke takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington, DC 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.
Trains run twice daily between Washington, DC and Roanoke. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington, DC is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Roanoke at 10:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington, DC station and arriving at Roanoke station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
Washington, DC to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Book your Washington, DC to Roanoke train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Washington, DC and Roanoke is 314.2 km. The road distance is 361 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 5h 1m.