There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail by train, taxi, subway, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian National Scenic Trailtaxi
6h 20m$167–267Drive 252.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trailcar 252.3 mi
5h 9m$46–67Subway, bus, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus
- Take the taxi from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Appalachian National Scenic Trailtaxi
6h 25m$117–148Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian National Scenic Trailtaxi
4h 4m$137–403Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebndbus Valley Flyer
6h 43m$83–106Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
8h 4m$114–205Bus via Roanoke
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
8h 55m$77–122Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garagebus
- Drive from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage to Appalachian National Scenic Trailcar
5h$122–649
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail is to subway and fly and taxi which takes 4h 4m and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Appalachian National Scenic Trail. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Squires Ebnd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Washington and Appalachian National Scenic Trail is 267 miles. The road distance is 253.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 20m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail, including transfers.
Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Squires Ebnd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Washington to Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
There are 56+ hotels available in Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Appalachian National Scenic Trail, VA, USA?
Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebnd once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- 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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- 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 Dulles International Airport to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Squires Ebnd
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $80–120
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
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