There are 6 ways to get from Bowie to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 53m$73–158Bus via Arlington
cheapest- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 51m$34–68Drive 243.1 mi
- Drive from Bowie to Roanokecar 243.1 mi
4h 49m$45–65Subway, fly
- 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
5h 4m$47–289Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
7h 24m$76–161Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 54m$63–93
Bowie to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bowie to Roanoke is to bus via Arlington which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bowie to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowie to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via West Falls Church Metro and Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowie station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Bowie and Roanoke is 243 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bowie to Roanoke without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Bowie to Roanoke, including transfers.
Bowie to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from West Falls Church Metro station.
Bowie to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bowie to Roanoke is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 6h 53m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Arlington, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Bowie, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Megabus also services this route once daily.
- 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 Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $30–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
Bowie to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Bowie to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowie to Roanoke is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Bowie to Roanoke.
There are 89+ hotels available in Roanoke.