There are 4 ways to get from Frederick to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
7h 41m$32–312Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 25m$47–171Drive 223.5 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Roanokecar 223.5 mi
3h 57m$41–59Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison Stbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
5h 32m$48–321
Frederick to Roanoke by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Roanoke is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Roanoke via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Frederick and Roanoke is 281 miles. The road distance is 224.8 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $30 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Frederick to Roanoke, including transfers.
Frederick to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Roanoke train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Roanoke is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $30 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $180 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Roanoke via Washington Union Station in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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More Questions & Answers
Frederick to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Frederick to Roanoke train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Roanoke is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Frederick to Roanoke.
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