There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Blue Ridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to RoanokeNortheast Regional
5h 17m$60–329Drive 216.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Blue Ridge216.7 mi
4h 20m$40–58Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
6h 31m$69–162Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)IAD - ROA
3h 25m$77–343Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)IAD - LYH
- Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Blue Ridge
3h 42m$137–418
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Blue Ridge is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Blue Ridge is to subway and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $75 - $350.
The distance between Washington and Blue Ridge is 237 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Blue Ridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $60 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Washington to Blue Ridge, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Blue Ridge is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 6h 31m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Blue Ridge is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Washington to Blue Ridge.
There are 70+ hotels available in Blue Ridge.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Blue Ridge, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Yellow Cab Lynchburg
- Phone
- +1 434-846-8888
Gray Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 434-845-4554
Allied Cabs
- Phone
- +1 434-845-7039
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