There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Union Station 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
5h 5m$70–150Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 55m$35–70Drive 224.3 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Union Stationcar 224.3 mi
4h 31m$41–60Fly 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
3h 45m$48–290Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
6h 25m$37–54Train 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
5h 43m$100–379
Roanoke to Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Union Station is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Union Station is to fly and subway which takes 3h 45m and costs $45 - $290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roanoke and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Roanoke and Union Station is 225 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Union Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Roanoke to Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Union Station is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Union Station, DC, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- 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 Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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 55m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Union Station is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Roanoke to Union Station.
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