There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to RoanokeNortheast Regional
6h 20m$35–320Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
7h 30m$50–140Drive 260.6 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Roanoke260.6 mi
5h 3m$48–69Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)IAD - ROA
5h 14m$48–501Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)PHL - ROA
5h 46m$67–944
Baltimore to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Baltimore and Roanoke is 266 miles. The road distance is 262.1 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $320.
The train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Baltimore to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $140 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $35–320 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–320
- Business Class
- $100–380
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $13–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Baltimore to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Roanoke is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Baltimore to Roanoke.
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