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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union StationtrainNortheast Regional
    6h 14m
    $36–302

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union StationbusGreyhound US0600
    6h 55m
    $44–71

  3. Drive 223.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Potomaccar223.2 mi
    4h 23m
    $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)planeROA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    4h 42m
    $56–349

  5. Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeCHO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    6h 40m
    $88–601

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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