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Crystal City to Roanoke trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Crystal City and Roanoke takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Crystal City to Roanoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration
220 mi
Distance
$143
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Crystal City to Roanoke train times

Trains run twice daily between Crystal City and Roanoke. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crystal City is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Roanoke at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer at King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 14m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 14m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 14m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 14m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 14m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak5h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Crystal City to Roanoke? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 220.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Crystal City, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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