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How to get fromSilver Spring to Appalachian Trailby train, taxi, bus, car, subway, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Appalachian Trail by train, taxi, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to RoanoketrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    7h 25m
    $127–424

  2. Drive 254.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Appalachian Trailcar254.9 mi
    5h 21m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student CenterbusVirginia Breeze
    7h 47m
    $82–114

  4. Subway, fly, taxi

    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)planeIAD - ROA
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    4h 34m
    $134–403

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to RoanoketrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1busSwb
    9h 26m
    $74–362

  6. Bus via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus StopbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1busSwb
    10h 15m
    $78–128

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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