There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Germantown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
6h 51m$60–137Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 4m$41–66Drive 236.5 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Germantowncar 236.5 mi
4h 27m$44–63Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 38m$50–335Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
8h 9m$41–62Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 27m$100–415
Roanoke to Germantown by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Germantown is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Germantown is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Roanoke and Germantown is 252 miles. The road distance is 237.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Germantown without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Roanoke to Germantown, including transfers.
Roanoke to Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Germantown is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- 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
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
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Germantown is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Roanoke to Germantown.
There are 115+ hotels available in Germantown.





