There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 43m$91–181Drive 256.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Roanoke, VAcar 256.7 mi
4h 48m$47–68Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310D / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 43m$59–84Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- 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
4h 39m$52–318Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 37m$55–94Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
4h 30m$103–1,038
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Roanoke, VA. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Salem VDOT Park & Ride via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Roanoke, VA. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Baltimore and Roanoke, VA is 273 miles. The road distance is 258.2 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA, including transfers.
Baltimore to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Roanoke, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke, VA via Washington Union Station and Salem VDOT Park & Ride in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Baltimore to Roanoke, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Roanoke, VA is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA.
There are 96+ hotels available in Roanoke, VA.





