There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Roanoke, VA by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus Highlands Rhythm
5h 8m$58–70Drive 219.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Roanoke, VAcar 219.2 mi
4h 9m$40–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain Northeast Regional
5h 23m$78–153Subway, 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
3h 7m$55–309Bus via 3rd St Station Slip D (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 4m$54–81
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Roanoke, VA is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Roanoke, VA is to subway and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $55 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Roanoke, VA. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Salem VDOT Park & Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Roanoke, VA. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Roanoke via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Washington and Roanoke, VA is 256 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke, VA without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Washington to Roanoke, VA, including transfers.
Washington to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Roanoke, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Roanoke, VA is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $55 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Salem VDOT Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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, VA bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Salem VDOT Park & Ride station.
Washington to Roanoke, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Roanoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Roanoke, VA is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Washington to Roanoke, VA.
There are 97+ hotels available in Roanoke, VA.