There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Elkton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
8h 46m$107–213Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
11h 1m$41–71Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
10h 14m$55–98Drive 312 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Elktoncar 312 mi
6h 8m$57–83Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, 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 Newark Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvdbus
6h 40m$86–464Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain
7h 52m$71–339Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROA - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Newark Amtraktrain
8h 24m$124–537
Roanoke to Elkton by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Elkton is to bus and train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Elkton is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Washington Union Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Newark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Roanoke and Elkton is 333 miles. The road distance is 313.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Elkton without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Roanoke to Elkton, including transfers.
Roanoke to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Elkton is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Newark Amtrak twice a week. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Washington Union Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- ccgov.org
Bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Elkton is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Roanoke to Elkton.
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