There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
2h 15m$44–283Bus via Lynchburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
5h 59m$33–65Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
4h 58m$37–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 56m$69–156Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Roanoke210.9 mi
4h 8mDrive 210.9 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanokecar 210.9 mi
4h 8m$39–56Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
5h 1m$56–308
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke is to bus via Lynchburg which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $40 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Dulles International Airport and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Roanoke is 186 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $40 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h 58m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Roanoke.
There are 87+ hotels available in Roanoke.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Roanoke. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.