There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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$106–198Drive 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 FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 8m$60–93Train, 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 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$57–308Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 43m$61–104Train 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 27m$108–1,058
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 27m 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 8m.
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 $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Baltimore to Roanoke, VA, including transfers.
Baltimore to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 8m.
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 $85–180 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 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange 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
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus 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.
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