There are 4 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
5h 40m$35–65Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Alexandria to RoanokeNortheast Regional
5h 52m$32–294Drive 215.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield, VA to Roanoke215.3 mi
4h 8m$40–57Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)IAD - ROA
4h 38m$63–419
Springfield, VA to Roanoke by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield, VA to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Springfield, VA and Roanoke is 224 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $65.
The bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Springfield, VA to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Springfield, VA to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Roanoke is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $300 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $30–290 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield, VA to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Springfield, VA to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to Roanoke is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Springfield, VA to Roanoke.
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