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How to get fromRoanoke to Potomacby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound) or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 17m
    $36–302

  2. Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    7h 37m
    $42–62

  3. Drive 223.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Potomaccar car 223.2 mi
    4h 26m
    $41–59

  4. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 45m
    $51–329

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    7h 43m
    $50–84

  6. Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 40m
    $88–581

  7. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LYH - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    7h 8m
    $56–523

Roanoke to Potomac by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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