There are 5 ways to get from Dulles to Roanoke by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
2h 20m$39–265Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 48m$34–303Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
4h 58m$37–46Drive 211.2 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Roanokecar 211.2 mi
4h 8m$39–56Bus via Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
5h 55m$34–67
Dulles to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Roanoke is to bus via Lynchburg which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Roanoke is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Dulles to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Dulles International Airport and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Dulles and Roanoke is 186 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Dulles to Roanoke, including transfers.
Dulles to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Dulles to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Dulles to Roanoke is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h 58m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $310 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Dulles to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Dulles to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Roanoke is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Dulles to Roanoke.
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