There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Cave Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to RoanokeNortheast Regional
5h 13m$48–315Drive 229.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Cave Spring229.3 mi
4h 30m$42–61Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
6h 26m$51–67Subway, fly
- 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 20m$81–437
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cave Spring is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cave Spring is to subway and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $80 - $440.
The distance between Washington and Cave Spring is 231 miles. The road distance is 230.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cave Spring without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Washington to Cave Spring, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Cave Spring is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 6h 26m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cave Spring is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Washington to Cave Spring.
There are 82+ hotels available in Cave Spring.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cave Spring, 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 $35–50 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- 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 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
- 48 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
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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