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

The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke is to bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 26m.

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 31m 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 48m.

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 48m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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, 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 48m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Roanoke train arrive?

Gaithersburg to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 31m to drive from Gaithersburg to Roanoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Gaithersburg to Roanoke?

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Where can I stay near Roanoke?

There are 77+ hotels available in Roanoke.

Gaithersburg to Roanoke - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 48m
$62–147
Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
cheapest
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 39m
$38–269
Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
8h 26m
$40–64
Drive 234.3 mi
1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Roanokecar 234.3 mi
4h 31m
$43–62
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 29m
$39–84
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 11m
$88–354

Gaithersburg to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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