There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
4h 50m$70–150Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 49m$32–67Drive 222 mi
- Drive from Alexandria Union Station to Roanokecar 222 mi
4h 19m$41–59Subway, fly
- Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 22m$48–290
Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Alexandria Union Station and Roanoke is 217 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Alexandria to Roanoke takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Alexandria Union Station, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Alexandria Union Station to Roanoke.
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