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How to get fromTowson to Roanokeby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Towson to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    8h 4m
    $87–182

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    9h 32m
    $42–68

  3. Drive 275.4 mi

    1. Drive from Towson to Roanokecar car 275.4 mi
    4h 53m
    $51–73

  4. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    6h 19m
    $45–299

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    9h 40m
    $44–89

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    6h 15m
    $100–1,050

Towson to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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