There are 5 ways to get from Crystal City to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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 Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h$72–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 7m$35–70Bus via Springfield Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 59m$60–90Drive 224.4 mi
- Drive from Crystal City to Roanokecar 224.4 mi
4h 23m$41–60Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 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 12m$48–291
Crystal City to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal City to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal City to Roanoke is to subway and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $45 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal City 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 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal City to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Crystal City and Roanoke is 222 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Crystal City to Roanoke, including transfers.
Crystal City to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Crystal City to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Springfield Bus Stop, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Crystal City, 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 $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Jefferson Lines 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 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 Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard Fare
- $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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Crystal City to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Crystal City to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal City to Roanoke is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Crystal City to Roanoke.
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