There are 6 ways to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
6h 18m$122–193Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 23m$37–62Bus via West Falls Church, Orange Line Track 2 Platform
- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
7h 2m$38–52Drive 225.1 mi
- Drive from Washington Metro to Roanokecar 225.1 mi
4h 23m$42–60Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- 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 9m$46–318Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- 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 Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain
6h 34m$127–428
Washington Metro to Roanoke by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke is to bus via West Falls Church, Orange Line Track 2 Platform which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke is to subway and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Metro to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from West Falls Church Metro and arriving at Roanoke Campbell Court via Exit 140 -Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
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 $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Washington Metro to Roanoke, including transfers.
Washington Metro to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from West Falls Church Metro 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 $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via West Falls Church, Orange Line Track 2 Platform, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 2m.
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 $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
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
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington Metro to Roanoke bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride 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 23m to drive from Washington Metro to Roanoke.
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