There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to White House by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 24m$72–144Bus via Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140
cheapest- Take the bus from Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 to DC Union Stationbus Virginia Breeze
6h 57m$40–67Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
6h 7m$42–75Drive 222.5 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to White Housecar 222.5 mi
4h 28m$41–59Fly 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 42m$41–277Train 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 40m$99–366
Roanoke to White House by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to White House is to bus via Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to White House is to fly and subway which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to White House. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at 13 St NW+G St NW via E St NE+Columbus Circle NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to White House. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Roanoke and White House is 228 miles. The road distance is 223.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to White House without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Roanoke to White House, including transfers.
Roanoke to White House bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to White House train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to White House is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and White House, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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 Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 to DC Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $35–60
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to White House bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to White House train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to White House is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Roanoke to White House.
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