There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Dulles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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)ROA - IAD
2h 43m$49–324Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Roanoke to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
6h 2m$34–303Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit CenterGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles International AirportVirginia Breeze
5h 50m$46–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Roanoke to Washington Dulles-IAD209.8 mi
4h 12mDrive 209.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Dulles209.8 mi
4h 12m$39–56Train to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CHO - IAD
4h 41m$81–576Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to LynchburgNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles - Kiss & FlyLynchburg
5h 59m
Roanoke to Dulles by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Dulles is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Dulles is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Dulles. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Dulles International Airport via Lynchburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
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 2m.
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 50m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Roanoke to Dulles, including transfers.
Roanoke to Dulles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop 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 43m and costs $45 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 50m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $310 and takes 6h 2m.
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, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Dulles International Airport via Lynchburg Transit Center and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
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.html
- 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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
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
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- 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
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Roanoke to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Dulles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center 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 12m to drive from Roanoke to Dulles.
There are 278+ hotels available in Dulles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roanoke and Dulles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






