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How to get fromSilver Spring to Roanokeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 24m
    $67–144

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    7h 29m
    $37–74

  3. Drive 229.7 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Roanokecar car 229.7 mi
    4h 32m
    $42–61

  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    4h 29m
    $43–288

  5. Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    7h 32m
    $38–58

Silver Spring to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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