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How to get fromWashington to Roanoke Islandby plane, bus, car, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Roanoke Island by plane, bus, car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    4h 29m
    $121–675

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    7h 49m
    $49–75

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    8h 19m
    $92–182

  4. Drive  281.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Roanoke Islandcar car 281.8 mi
    5h 14m
    $52–75

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    6h 10m
    $99–1,068

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Roanoke Islandcar car
    6h 28m
    $94–466

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 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 fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Roanoke Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Island via Norfolk and Elizabeth City in around 7h 49m.

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