There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Potomac 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 Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 14m$79–152Drive 223 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Potomaccar 223 mi
4h 27m$41–59Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
6h 55m$42–74Fly 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 39m$46–283Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
7h 35m$42–60Train 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 38m$104–372
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 6h 55m.
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 to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
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 14m.
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 14m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Roanoke to Potomac, including transfers.
Roanoke to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop 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 14m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 55m.
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 $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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 Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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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