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How to get fromMcLean to Roanokeby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Roanoke by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    3h 56m
    $42–290

  2. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    8h 1m
    $32–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 48m
    $75–156

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    7h 14m
    $37–51

  5. Drive 218.3 mi

    1. Drive from McLean to Roanokecar car 218.3 mi
    4h 15m
    $40–58

McLean to Roanoke by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, 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, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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