There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke, VA to Washington by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 13m$50–289Drive 216.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke, VA to Washingtoncar 216.6 mi
4h 13m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
5h 8m$55–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 19m$90–174Bus via Roanoke Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 20m$51–95
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke, VA to Washington is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke, VA to Washington is to fly and subway which takes 2h 13m and costs $50 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke, VA to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Salem VDOT Park & Ride and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke, VA to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Roanoke, VA and Washington is 209 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke, VA to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Roanoke, VA to Washington, including transfers.
Roanoke, VA to Washington bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke, VA to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke, VA to Washington is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- 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 Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke, VA to Washington bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke, VA to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke, VA to Washington is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Roanoke, VA to Washington.
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