There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 17m$65–138Drive 223 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Potomaccar 223 mi
4h 27m$41–59Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
7h 37m$42–60Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 41m$51–323Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 53m$43–72Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 30m$102–405Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LYH - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
7h 7m$63–342
Roanoke to Potomac by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Potomac is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Potomac is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Salem VDOT Park & Ride and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Roanoke and Potomac is 241 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Roanoke to Potomac, including transfers.
Roanoke to Potomac bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Roanoke to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Potomac is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Potomac bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Potomac is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Roanoke to Potomac.
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