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

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington 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
    6h 11m
    $126–414

  2. Drive 250.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Appalachian Trailcar250.3 mi
    5h 11m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student CenterbusVirginia Breeze
    6h 33m
    $83–106

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, 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-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    4h 8m
    $137–418

  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
    8h 12m
    $73–352

  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
    9h 1m
    $79–177

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)planeDCA - CRW
    2. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garagebus
    3. Drive from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage to Appalachian Trailcar
    5h 8m
    $127–673

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, 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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