There are 5 ways to get from Howard University to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 31m$72–153Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 35m$37–77Drive 226.1 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Roanokecar 226.1 mi
4h 27m$42–60Subway, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, 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
4h 39m$48–290Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 38m$38–56
Howard University to Roanoke by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Roanoke is to bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Howard University and Roanoke is 228 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Howard University to Roanoke, including transfers.
Howard University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Howard University to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Roanoke is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Howard University to Roanoke.
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