There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Charles Town by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airportbus Highlands Rhythm
7h 9m$85–123Drive 196.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Charles Towncar 196.4 mi
3h 26m$36–52Train
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
7h 47m$92–180Fly, line 391 bus, taxi
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
- Take the bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Harmony Park and Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Harmony Park and Ride to Charles Towntaxi
4h 36m$87–348Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
8h 27m$57–105
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Charles Town is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Charles Town is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Harmony Park and Ride via Salem VDOT Park & Ride and Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Roanoke and Charles Town is 276 miles. The road distance is 197.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charles Town without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Roanoke to Charles Town, including transfers.
Roanoke to Charles Town bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Charles Town is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Charles Town via Washington Union Station and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 7h 47m.
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Harmony Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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/
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Charles Town bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Dulles International Airport station.
Roanoke to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Charles Town is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Roanoke to Charles Town.
There are 112+ hotels available in Charles Town.








