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How to get fromEllicott City to Roanokeby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ellicott City to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 49m
    $59–142

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    8h 58m
    $40–66

  3. Drive  258.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ellicott City to Roanokecar car 258.4 mi
    4h 37m
    $48–69

  4. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    6h 13m
    $50–319

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    9h 28m
    $44–74

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    6h 49m
    $90–1,013

Ellicott City to Roanoke by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from EDMONDSON AVE & DUTTON AVE eb to Roanoke via West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1, West Baltimore, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 7h 24m.

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