There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
5h 1m$30–300Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 15m$35–55Drive 225.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Roanokecar 225.1 mi
4h 22m$42–60Subway, 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 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 13m$46–303Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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 31m$77–568
Washington to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Roanoke is to subway and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $45 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Washington and Roanoke is 225 miles. The road distance is 226.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $300.
The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Roanoke takes 5h 1m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Washington to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Roanoke, 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 $35–55 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–280
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
- 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
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Washington to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Roanoke is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Washington to Roanoke.
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