There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Herndon by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
3h 21m$58–380Drive 208.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Herndoncar 208.9 mi
4h 16m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 54m$123–187Bus
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airportbus Highlands Rhythm
5h 56m$40–52Train to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
5h 18m$136–481Bus via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 12m$47–72
Roanoke to Herndon by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Herndon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Herndon is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $55 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Herndon. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Herndon Pkwy @ Van Buren St via Salem VDOT Park & Ride and Dulles Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Herndon, 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 54m.
The distance between Roanoke and Herndon is 193 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Herndon without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Roanoke to Herndon, including transfers.
Roanoke to Herndon bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Herndon is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $55 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Herndon bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Dulles International Airport station.
Roanoke to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Herndon is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Roanoke to Herndon.
There are 263+ hotels available in Herndon.





