There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Northern Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Manassas Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 30m$98–176Drive 184 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Northern Virginiacar 184 mi
3h 38m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus Lynchburg
5h 5m$41–79Fly, bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Warrenton Park & Ridebus
4h 38m$66–308
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Northern Virginia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Northern Virginia is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Northern Virginia. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot via Lynchburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Northern Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Manassas Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Roanoke and Northern Virginia is 209 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Northern Virginia without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Roanoke to Northern Virginia, including transfers.
Roanoke to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Northern Virginia is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Northern Virginia, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Manassas Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Northern Virginia via Lynchburg Transit Center, Lynchburg Amtrak Station, and Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot in around 5h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Manassas Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Warrenton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Manassas Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Northern Virginia is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Roanoke to Northern Virginia.
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