There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
7h 1m$57–138Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 32m$39–67Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 55m$40–61Drive 236.5 mi
- Drive from Germantown to Roanokecar 236.5 mi
4h 28m$44–63Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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
4h 40m$50–305
Germantown to Roanoke by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Roanoke is to bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Washington Union Station and Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Roanoke via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Germantown and Roanoke is 252 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Germantown to Roanoke, including transfers.
Germantown to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Germantown to Roanoke train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Roanoke is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
You can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Roanoke via Washington Union Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Germantown to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Germantown to Roanoke train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Roanoke is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Germantown to Roanoke.
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