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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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
8h 14m$72–172Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
9h 33m$39–79Train, bus
- Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
9h 31m$42–68Drive 275.4 mi
- Drive from Towson to Roanokecar 275.4 mi
4h 53m$51–73Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
6h 27m$45–309Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
6h 25m$95–1,030
Towson to Roanoke by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Roanoke is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson station to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Towson and Roanoke is 276 miles. The road distance is 277 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Towson to Roanoke, including transfers.
Towson to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Towson to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Roanoke is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 33m.
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 $70–170 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 $35–75 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- 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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Towson to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Towson to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Roanoke is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Towson to Roanoke.
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