There are 4 ways to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 47m$68–157Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 18m$31–69Drive 209.6 mi
- Drive from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanokecar 209.6 mi
4h 5m$39–56Line 371 bus, subway, fly
- Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
5h 29m$49–294
Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke by foot, bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Lorton Park & Ride and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Lorton Station (VRE) and Roanoke is 235 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke, including transfers.
Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Lorton Station (VRE), VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lorton Station (VRE) to Roanoke.
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