There are 5 ways to get from BWI Rail Station to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 15m$140–220Drive 257.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from BWI Rail Station to Roanokecar 257.3 mi
5h 3m$47–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 49m$88–179Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center 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
5h 16m$48–326Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
5h 52m$95–1,067
BWI Rail Station to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Roanoke is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Roanoke is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from BWI Rail Station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between BWI Rail Station and Roanoke is 255 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.
The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $140 - $220.
The train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Roanoke takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
BWI Rail Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
BWI Rail Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between BWI Rail Station, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
BWI Rail Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
BWI Rail Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between BWI Rail Station to Roanoke is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from BWI Rail Station to Roanoke.
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