There are 5 ways to get from Laurel to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 49m$72–157Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 57m$38–61Drive 243.3 mi
- Drive from Laurel to Roanokecar 243.3 mi
4h 42m$45–65Subway, 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 56m$50–297Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 20m$38–81
Laurel to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laurel to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $85 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Laurel to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Laurel station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Laurel to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from LAUREL MARC sb and arriving at Roanoke via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Laurel and Roanoke is 243 miles. The road distance is 244.7 miles.
The best way to get from Laurel to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Laurel to Roanoke, including transfers.
Laurel to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Laurel to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Laurel to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Laurel, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m. 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
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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
- 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
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/
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More Questions & Answers
Laurel to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Laurel to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laurel to Roanoke is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Laurel to Roanoke.
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