There are 5 ways to get from Northern Virginia to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
4h 41m$99–176Drive 184.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northern Virginia to Roanokecar 184.1 mi
3h 37m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
5h 10m$41–79Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Warrenton Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport Stationbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 10m$72–319Bus, train
- Take the bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
5h 21m$50–98
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Virginia to Roanoke is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Virginia to Roanoke is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Virginia to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Virginia station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Manassas Amtrak Station and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Northern Virginia and Roanoke is 209 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.
The best way to get from Northern Virginia to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Northern Virginia to Roanoke, including transfers.
Northern Virginia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot station.
Northern Virginia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Manassas Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Northern Virginia to Roanoke is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Northern Virginia, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Manassas Amtrak Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Virginia to Roanoke Bus Stop via Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot, Lynchburg Amtrak Station, and Lynchburg Transit Center in around 5h 10m.
- 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 Manassas Amtrak Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
Bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Warrenton Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- 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 Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Northern Virginia to Roanoke bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Lynchburg Amtrak Station.
Northern Virginia to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Virginia to Roanoke is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Northern Virginia to Roanoke.
There are 81+ hotels available in Roanoke.