There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to National Harbor 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 26m$56–126Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 23m$40–60Drive 224.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to National Harborcar 224.8 mi
4h 22m$41–60Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway, bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
4h 36m$56–343Bus via West Falls Church+Bay F
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to West Falls Church Metrobus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the bus from West Falls Church+Bay F to King Street-Old Town+Bay Cbus F20
7h 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
6h 25m$99–423
Roanoke to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to National Harbor is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to National Harbor is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via King St-Old Town+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Roanoke and National Harbor is 224 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Roanoke to National Harbor, including transfers.
Roanoke to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to National Harbor is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
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Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
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
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- 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 Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to National Harbor is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Roanoke to National Harbor.
There are 1533+ hotels available in National Harbor.





