There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to M L King Blvd @ Courtside Aptsbus 301
9h 19m$174–874Drive 321.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Basecar 321.9 mi
6h 42m$59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus 301
14h 38m$63–96Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Centerbus
8h 28m$71–958
Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Dover Air Base Visitor Ctr via Washington Union Station, Newark Train Station, 11Th St @ King St and Dover Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Roanoke and Dover Air Force Base is 394 miles. The road distance is 323.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $170 - $900.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base, including transfers.
Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base is 324 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Roanoke to Dover Air Force Base.
There are 32+ hotels available in Dover Air Force Base.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Dover Air Force Base, DE, USA?
You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Dover Air Force Base via Washington Union Station, Newark Train Station, 10Th St @ King St, 11Th St @ King St, Dover Transit Center, and Dover Air Base Visitor Ctr in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to M L King Blvd @ Courtside Apts
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Dover Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
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
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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