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How to get fromRoanoke Rapids to Washington DCby car, train, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke Rapids to Washington DC by car, train, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Roanoke Rapids to Petersburg Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 28m
    $44–105

  2. Drive  189.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke Rapids to Washington DCcar car 189.1 mi
    3h 20m
    $35–50

  3. Taxi, bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the taxi from Roanoke Rapids to South Hilltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from South Hill to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    5h 10m
    $125–160

  4. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Roanoke Rapids to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)car car
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORF - DCA
    3h 55m
    $80–469

  5. Taxi, bus via South Hill (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Roanoke Rapids to South Hilltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from South Hill to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    5h 18m
    $125–163

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Roanoke Rapids to Washington DC. However, you can drive to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Alexandria, walk to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, then walk to Washington DC. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to South Hill, take the bus to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, then walk to Washington DC.

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