There are 6 ways to get from Rosslyn to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 8m$112–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
6h 52m$38–56Drive 222.3 mi
- Drive from Rosslyn to Roanokecar 222.3 mi
4h 18m$41–59Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
4h 1m$46–318Bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 7m$42–63Fly to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
6h 27m$127–428
Rosslyn to Roanoke by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rosslyn to Roanoke is to bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rosslyn to Roanoke is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $45 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Rosslyn to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from West Falls Church Metro and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Rosslyn to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Rosslyn and Roanoke is 225 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rosslyn to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rosslyn to Roanoke, including transfers.
Rosslyn to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from West Falls Church Metro station.
Rosslyn to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Rosslyn to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $320 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Rosslyn, VA, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rosslyn to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Rosslyn to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rosslyn to Roanoke is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Rosslyn to Roanoke.
There are 97+ hotels available in Roanoke.