There are 5 ways to get from Union Station to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
5h 10m$70–150Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 9m$35–70Drive 226.5 mi
- Drive from Union Station to Roanokecar 226.5 mi
4h 26m$42–60Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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
4h 16m$48–290Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
6h 18m$40–50
Union Station to Roanoke by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Roanoke is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to Roanoke is to subway and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Union Station and Roanoke is 225 miles. The road distance is 227.8 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $70 - $150.
The train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Union Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Union Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Union Station to Roanoke is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Union Station to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Roanoke is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Union Station to Roanoke.
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