There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 24m$122–192Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 32m$38–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 23m$42–67Drive 229.6 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Roanokecar 229.6 mi
4h 33m$42–61Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 36m$48–320Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
6h 58m$129–430
Silver Spring to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Roanoke is to bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Roanoke is 233 miles. The road distance is 230.9 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Silver Spring to Roanoke, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 23m.
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 $120–190 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- VirginiaBreeze@drpt.virginia.gov
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Silver Spring to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Roanoke is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Silver Spring to Roanoke.
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