There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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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 4m$57–138Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 3m$39–67Drive 236.5 mi
- Drive from Germantown to Roanokecar 236.5 mi
4h 28m$44–63Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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
5h 2m$50–315Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
8h 41m$40–61
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 8h 41m.
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 Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
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 4m.
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 4m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Germantown to Roanoke, including transfers.
Germantown to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 4m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 3m.
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 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Germantown to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop 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.
There are 94+ hotels available in Roanoke.