There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Bristow by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Manassas Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 15m$66–130Drive 187.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Bristowcar 187.7 mi
3h 45m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Gainesville Park and Ridebus Lynchburg
5h 42m$52–90Fly, subway, train
- 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from 4 to Leadtrain
5h 53m$48–288
Roanoke to Bristow by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Bristow is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Bristow is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Bristow. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Gainesville Park and Ride via Lynchburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Bristow. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Lead via 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Roanoke and Bristow is 196 miles. The road distance is 188.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Bristow without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Roanoke to Bristow, including transfers.
Roanoke to Bristow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Bristow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Bristow is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Bristow, Prince William County, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Manassas Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Bristow via Lynchburg Transit Center, Lynchburg Amtrak Station, and Gainesville Park and Ride in around 5h 42m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Manassas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- vre.org
Train from 4 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
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 Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Gainesville Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $24–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Gainesville Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Bristow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Bristow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Manassas Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Bristow is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Roanoke to Bristow.
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