There are 7 ways to get from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Gettysburg to FREDERICK MARC ebtaxi
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
9h 51m$296–426Drive 277.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trailcar 277.7 mi
5h 19m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Seton Village Apartments to East Street at Transit Centerbus Ets
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebndbus
10h 52mTaxi, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Gettysburg to Harrisburgtaxi
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
- Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi
6h 48m$339–788Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Seton Village Apartments to East Street at Transit Centerbus Ets
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
10h 59mBus via Roanoke
- Take the bus from School House Apartments, DePaul St. to East Street at Transit Centerbus Ets
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
13h 8mBus, train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Seton Village Apartments to East Street at Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- 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
- Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi
7h 49m
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail. However, there are services departing from Seton Village Apartments and arriving at Squires Ebnd via Frederick Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Gettysburg and Appalachian Trail is 357 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 51m and costs $290 - $430.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail, including transfers.
Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail bus services, operated by Transit Services of Frederick County, depart from Seton Village Apartments station.
Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail bus services, operated by Transit Services of Frederick County, arrive at East Street at Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail.
There are 48+ hotels available in Appalachian Trail.
What companies run services between Gettysburg, PA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Gettysburg to Appalachian Trail via Seton Village Apartments, East Street at Transit Center, Frederick Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Squires Ebnd in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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
- 301-600-2065
- [email protected]
- Website
- frederickcountymd.gov
Bus from Seton Village Apartments to East Street at Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- frederickcountymd.gov
Bus from Seton Village Apartments to East Street at Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- frederickcountymd.gov
Bus from School House Apartments, DePaul St. to East Street at Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- frederickcountymd.gov
Bus from Seton Village Apartments to East Street at Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- frederickcountymd.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebnd
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $75–150
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
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