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 DC Union Station to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140bus Virginia Breeze
5h 8m$54–84Drive 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$92–170Subway, 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$55–299Bus via 3rd St Station Slip D
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
7h 22m$79–107
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
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 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Roanoke, VA. However, there are services departing from DC Union Station and arriving at Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 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 $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Washington to Roanoke, VA, including transfers.
Washington to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from DC 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 $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Roanoke, VA, USA?
Megabus operates a bus from DC Union Station to Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- 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
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Roanoke, VA bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Park and Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 140 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 92+ hotels available in Roanoke, VA.