There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Ellicott City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain Commuter Rail
6h 56m$60–140Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain Commuter Rail
8h 16m$41–66Drive 258 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Ellicott Citycar 258 mi
4h 35m$48–68Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field 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/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain
5h 55m$60–356Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
8h 18m$47–71Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
6h 23m$86–996Train to Charlottesville, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- 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
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain
7h 43m$104–436
Roanoke to Ellicott City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Ellicott City is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at West Baltimore via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Roanoke and Ellicott City is 271 miles. The road distance is 259.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Ellicott City without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Roanoke to Ellicott City, including transfers.
Roanoke to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Ellicott City is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Washington Union Station, West Baltimore, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Roanoke to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Ellicott City is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Roanoke to Ellicott City.
There are 389+ hotels available in Ellicott City.



