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Roanoke to Arlington, VA trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Roanoke and Arlington, VA takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Roanoke to Arlington, VA. 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 17m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
$143
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Roanoke to Arlington, VA train times

Trains run twice daily between Roanoke and Arlington, VA. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roanoke is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Arlington, VA at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 18m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 23m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Roanoke to Arlington, VA? 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.

Map of how to get from Roanoke to Arlington, VA.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Arlington, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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