There are 5 ways to get from National Zoological Park 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 38m$72–152Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 53m$37–72Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 46m$38–56Drive 226.1 mi
- Drive from National Zoological Park to Roanokecar 226.1 mi
4h 28m$42–60Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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 31m$48–290
National Zoological Park to Roanoke by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from National Zoological Park to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from National Zoological Park to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from National Zoological Park 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 46m.
No, there is no direct train from National Zoological Park to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between National Zoological Park and Roanoke is 230 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.
The best way to get from National Zoological Park to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from National Zoological Park to Roanoke, including transfers.
National Zoological Park to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
National Zoological Park to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from National Zoological Park to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between National Zoological Park, DC, 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.
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- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
National Zoological Park to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
National Zoological Park to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between National Zoological Park to Roanoke is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from National Zoological Park to Roanoke.
There are 87+ hotels available in Roanoke.