There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Roanoke Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
5h 10m$120–190Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 15m$35–60Drive 225 mi
- Drive from Washington to Roanoke Stationcar 225 mi
4h 23m$42–60Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
4h 5m$46–318Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
6h 18m$40–50Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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 30m$127–428
Washington to Roanoke Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Roanoke Station is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Roanoke Station is to subway and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $45 - $320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Roanoke Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Roanoke. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Washington and Roanoke Station is 225 miles. The road distance is 226.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $190.
The train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Washington to Roanoke Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Roanoke Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke Station is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Roanoke Station, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- 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 Washington Union Station to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- 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
Bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Roanoke Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Washington to Roanoke Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Roanoke Station is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Washington to Roanoke Station.
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