There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 36m$123–194Drive 204.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Roanokecar 204.8 mi
4h 15m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
6h 45m$38–56Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 7m$48–320Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 26m$44–72Fly to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
6h 33m$129–430
Fairfax to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Roanoke is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Roanoke is to subway and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from West Falls Church Metro and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Fairfax and Roanoke is 237 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Fairfax to Roanoke, including transfers.
Fairfax to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from West Falls Church Metro station.
Fairfax to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Fairfax to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Roanoke is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Fairfax to Roanoke.
There are 95+ hotels available in Roanoke.