There are 6 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
5h 58m$67–143Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 57m$35–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Roanoke225.6 mi
4h 26mDrive 225.6 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanokecar 225.6 mi
4h 26m$42–60Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia 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
4h 14m$43–291Bus
- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 9m$40–55
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke is to bus via Springfield Bus Stop which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke is to subway and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria and arriving at Roanoke via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Roanoke is 221 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Springfield Bus Stop, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop once 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Roanoke.
There are 80+ hotels available in Roanoke.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Roanoke. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.