There are 5 ways to get from Reston to Roanoke by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
3h 24m$41–287Bus via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 50m$32–74Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
6h 17m$37–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 44m$73–154Drive 212.5 mi
- Drive from Reston to Roanokecar 212.5 mi
4h 13m$39–56
Reston to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Roanoke is to bus via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Roanoke is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $40 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Dulles International Airport and Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Reston and Roanoke is 191 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Reston to Roanoke, including transfers.
Reston to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Reston to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Roanoke is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $40 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 17m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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.com
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- 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 Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Reston to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Roanoke is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Reston to Roanoke.
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