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How to get fromRoanoke to Ellicott Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Ellicott City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train Commuter Rail
    6h 56m
    $77–158

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train Commuter Rail
    8h 16m
    $41–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    8h 12m
    $47–86

  4. Drive 258 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Ellicott Citycar car 258 mi
    4h 35m
    $48–68

  5. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain train
    5h 54m
    $52–298

  6. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ROA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 23m
    $97–1,045

  7. Train to Charlottesville, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain train
    7h 52m
    $110–387

Roanoke to Ellicott City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 7h. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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