There are 5 ways to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 18m$72–153Bus via Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140
cheapest- Take the bus from DC Union Station to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140bus Virginia Breeze
7h 24m$38–66Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 18m$62–87Drive 225.1 mi
- Drive from Washington Metro to Roanokecar 225.1 mi
4h 24m$42–60Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/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
4h 7m$46–288
Washington Metro to Roanoke by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke is to bus via Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke is to subway and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Metro to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Metro to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Roanoke via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Washington Metro and Roanoke is 228 miles. The road distance is 226.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke, including transfers.
Washington Metro to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington Metro to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Washington Metro, DC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
- 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 Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from DC Union Station to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $35–60
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Metro to Roanoke bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Washington Metro to Roanoke train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Metro to Roanoke is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Washington Metro to Roanoke.
There are 92+ hotels available in Roanoke.