There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Roanoke College 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
6h 54m$75–154Bus 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
8h 10m$36–64Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 44m$63–89Drive 227.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Roanoke Collegecar 227.4 mi
4h 20m$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
5h 41m$47–292
Washington to Roanoke College by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Roanoke College is to bus via Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Roanoke College is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Roanoke College. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at East Main WB at College via 3rd St Station Slip C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Roanoke College. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Washington and Roanoke College is 233 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke College without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Washington to Roanoke College, including transfers.
Washington to Roanoke College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Roanoke College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke College is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Roanoke College, 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 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 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
- 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 to Roanoke College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Washington to Roanoke College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Roanoke College is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Washington to Roanoke College.
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