There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 58m$62–372Drive 225.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburgcar 225.5 mi
4h 22m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 1m$142–227Bus via Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
6h 48m$59–82Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
8h 48m$60–93
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 2h 58m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Salem VDOT Park & Ride and arriving at S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via Medical Center Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Roanoke, VA and Gaithersburg is 228 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- 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 Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Roanoke, VA to Gaithersburg.
There are 151+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.