There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax County to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burke Centre Amtrak to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
4h 32m$50–120Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 3m$37–58Drive 206.6 mi
- Drive from Fairfax County to Roanokecar 206.6 mi
4h 18m$38–55Line 495 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Guinea Rd @ Bronte Dr to Tysons Corner Metro Bay Bbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 10m$48–312
Fairfax County to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax County to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax County to Roanoke is to line 495 bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax County to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Rolling Valley Park And Ride Bay C and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burke Centre Amtrak and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Fairfax County and Roanoke is 204 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax County to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $50 - $120.
The train from Burke Centre Amtrak to Roanoke takes 4h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Fairfax County to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Fairfax County to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burke Centre Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Fairfax County to Roanoke is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Fairfax County, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burke Centre Amtrak to Roanoke once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
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Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Burke Centre Amtrak to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax County to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Fairfax County to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax County to Roanoke is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Fairfax County to Roanoke.
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