There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Bowie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
7h 10m$63–133Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 36m$40–78Drive 240.6 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Bowiecar 240.6 mi
4h 52m$44–64Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway
- 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 New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 26m$47–318Bus via Arlington
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to West Falls Church Metrobus Highlands Rhythm
8h$40–53Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
7h 16m$98–400Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LYH - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
7h 52m$59–346
Roanoke to Bowie by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Bowie is to bus via Arlington which costs $40 - $55 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Bowie is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Roanoke and Bowie is 256 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Bowie without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Roanoke to Bowie, including transfers.
Roanoke to Bowie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Bowie is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Bowie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Bowie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Bowie is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Roanoke to Bowie.
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