What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Bethesda is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Bethesda is to fly and subway which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Bethesda?

The distance between Roanoke and Bethesda is 234 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Roanoke to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Bethesda bus from?

Roanoke to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Bethesda train from?

Roanoke to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.

Train or bus from Roanoke to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Bethesda is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Roanoke to Bethesda bus arrive?

Roanoke to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Roanoke to Bethesda train arrive?

Roanoke to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Bethesda is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Roanoke to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Roanoke to Bethesda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 30m
$76–150
Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
6h 50m
$39–57
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
6h 43m
$41–74
Drive 222.3 mi
1. Drive from Roanoke to Bethesdacar 222.3 mi
4h 28m
$41–59
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 54m
$43–280
Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 51m
$101–370

Roanoke to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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