There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, train, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Northeast Regional
8h 36m$86–171Bus via Washington
cheapest- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the bus from N CAPITOL ST & H ST nb to Severna Park Park & Ridebus 260 / ...
9h 18m$41–58Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
9h 17m$46–83Drive 256.2 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Pasadenacar 256.2 mi
5h 14m$47–68Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the bus from INDEPENDENCE AVE & 12TH ST eb to Severna Park Park & Ridebus
6h 42m$50–291Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport, train, tram, line 70 bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
- Take the tram from Mt. Royal / MICA to Glen Burnietram
- Take the bus from Cromwell Light Rail Station Bay 2 to RITCHIE HWY & HAMBURG ST sbbus
7h 11m$97–1,036Train to Charlottesville, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the bus from INDEPENDENCE AVE & 12TH ST eb to Severna Park Park & Ridebus
8h 39m$102–381
Roanoke to Pasadena by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Pasadena is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Pasadena is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at RITCHIE HWY & HAMBURG ST sb via HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb and Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Roanoke and Pasadena is 285 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Roanoke to Pasadena, including transfers.
Roanoke to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Pasadena is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Pasadena, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to BWI Thurgood Marshall twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- 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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Tram from Mt. Royal / MICA to Glen Burnie
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from INDEPENDENCE AVE & 12TH ST eb to Severna Park Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from N CAPITOL ST & H ST nb to Severna Park Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Cromwell Light Rail Station Bay 2 to RITCHIE HWY & HAMBURG ST sb
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from INDEPENDENCE AVE & 12TH ST eb to Severna Park Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Roanoke to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Pasadena is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Roanoke to Pasadena.
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