What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Potomac?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Potomac is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Potomac?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Potomac is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Potomac?

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.

Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Potomac?

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.

How far is it from Roanoke to Potomac?

The distance between Roanoke and Potomac is 241 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Potomac without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $60 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Potomac?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Roanoke to Potomac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Potomac bus from?

Roanoke to Potomac bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Potomac train from?

Roanoke to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.

Train or bus from Roanoke to Potomac?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Potomac is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Roanoke to Potomac bus arrive?

Roanoke to Potomac bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Roanoke to Potomac train arrive?

Roanoke to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Potomac?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Potomac is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Roanoke to Potomac.

Where can I stay near Potomac?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Potomac.

Roanoke to Potomac - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 6 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
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 17m
$60–137
Drive 223 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Roanoke to Potomaccar 223 mi
4h 27m
$41–59
Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
7h 37m
$42–60
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 47m
$56–343
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
7h 53m
$46–67
Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 35m
$100–424

Roanoke to Potomac by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 $55–140 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.

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