There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Dulles by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
2h 46m$49–334Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 1m$34–303Bus
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airportbus Highlands Rhythm
5h 15m$37–49Drive 209.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Dullescar 209.8 mi
4h 14m$39–56Train to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
4h 42m$81–586Bus via Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Lynchburg
5h 50m$34–65
Roanoke to Dulles by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Dulles is to bus via Lynchburg which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Dulles is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Dulles. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Dulles International Airport via Salem VDOT Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Roanoke and Dulles is 186 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Dulles without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Roanoke to Dulles, including transfers.
Roanoke to Dulles bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Dulles is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 5h 15m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $310 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Dulles, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Dulles bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Dulles International Airport station.
Roanoke to Dulles train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Dulles is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Roanoke to Dulles.
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