What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Roanoke Island?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Roanoke Island is to bus and drive which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Roanoke Island?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Roanoke Island is to fly and bus and drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $100 - $550.

How far is it from Washington to Roanoke Island?

The distance between Washington and Roanoke Island is 319 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Roanoke Island?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Washington to Roanoke Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Washington to Roanoke Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Roanoke Island is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Washington to Roanoke Island.

Where can I stay near Roanoke Island?

There are 2000+ hotels available in Roanoke Island.

Washington to Roanoke Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Roanoke Island by bus, car, train, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
7h 29m
$52–86
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
8h 19m
$109–201
Drive 281.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Roanoke Islandcar 281.8 mi
5h 14m
$52–75
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
4h 42m
$101–508
Bus, drive via Washington Union Station
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
7h 49m
$52–87
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus, drive
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
6h 23m
$74–329
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus
4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar
6h 15m
$84–921

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington to Roanoke Island.

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Distance: 316.8 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Roanoke Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Roanoke Island. However, you can take the bus to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Island via Norfolk, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 8h 19m.

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