There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Falls Church by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 27m$60–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to West Falls Church Metrobus Highlands Rhythm
6h 8m$40–52Drive 214 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Falls Churchcar 214 mi
4h 18m$40–57Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
3h 20m$46–327Bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 55m$40–61Train to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
5h 9m$97–408
Roanoke to Falls Church by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Falls Church is to bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Falls Church is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Falls Church. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at W Broad St+S Maple Av via Salem VDOT Park & Ride and West Falls Church+Bay F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Falls Church. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Roanoke and Falls Church is 230 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Falls Church without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Roanoke to Falls Church, including transfers.
Roanoke to Falls Church bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke to Falls Church train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Falls Church is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 6h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $330 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Falls Church, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to West Falls Church Metro once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to West Falls Church Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Falls Church bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at West Falls Church Metro station.
Roanoke to Falls Church train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Falls Church is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Roanoke to Falls Church.
There are 1585+ hotels available in Falls Church.



