What is the cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke?

The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke?

The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Gaithersburg and Roanoke?

No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Gaithersburg to Roanoke?

The distance between Gaithersburg and Roanoke is 245 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gaithersburg to Roanoke without a car?

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $30 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gaithersburg to Roanoke train from?

Gaithersburg to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Gaithersburg to Roanoke?

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $30 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Roanoke train arrive?

Gaithersburg to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.

Can I drive from Gaithersburg to Roanoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Roanoke is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Gaithersburg to Roanoke.

Where can I stay near Roanoke?

There are 76+ hotels available in Roanoke.

Gaithersburg to Roanoke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 38m
$32–307
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 22m
$39–75
Drive 234.3 mi
1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Roanokecar 234.3 mi
4h 30m
$43–62
Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 51m
$48–309
Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
7h 9m
$79–574

Gaithersburg to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.5 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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