There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Mount Vernon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 35m$71–145Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 23m$34–67Drive 215.7 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Mount Vernoncar 215.7 mi
4h 14m$40–57Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, line 494 bus, line 308 bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Richmond Hwy and Martha Stbus
5h 1m$48–296Bus via West Falls Church+Bay F
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to West Falls Church Metrobus Highlands Rhythm
8h 3m$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
6h 59m$99–386
Roanoke to Mount Vernon by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Mount Vernon is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Mount Vernon is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Richmond Hwy and Martha St via Franconia-Springfield Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Roanoke and Mount Vernon is 225 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Mount Vernon without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Roanoke to Mount Vernon, including transfers.
Roanoke to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Mount Vernon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Mount Vernon is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Mount Vernon, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Richmond Hwy and Martha St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
- 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 Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Mount Vernon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Mount Vernon is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Roanoke to Mount Vernon.
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