VA → DC · about 195 miles
Roanoke to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak, Greyhound and OurBus run 22 direct buses and trains a week from Roanoke to Washington. The fastest takes 4 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:25 AM and the last at 7:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 22
- Fastest trip
- 4h 10m
- First departure
- 4:25 AM
- Last departure
- 7:10 PM
1 of the 22 buses and trains a week stop at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:25 AM | 10:20 AM | 5h 55m | Daily | Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:38 AM | 1:51 PM | 5h 13m | Daily | Roanoke to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 2:55 PM | 5h 20m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Roanoke to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:23 PM | 9:28 PM | 5h 05m | Daily | Roanoke to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:10 PM | 10:20 PM | 4h 10m | Thu, Fri | Roanoke, VA (Exit 140 Park & Ride (free parking available at this location)) to Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 7:10 PM | 11:20 PM | 4h 10m | Sun | Roanoke, VA (Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Bus will stop at the Kiss and Fly zone in front of the terminal.) to Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Roanoke Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Roanoke
- Roanoke Amtrak station Map of Roanoke Amtrak station (Google Maps)
- Roanoke Bus Stop Map of Roanoke Bus Stop (Google Maps)
- Roanoke (Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport) Map of Roanoke (Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport) (Google Maps)
- Roanoke OurBus bus stop Map of Roanoke OurBus bus stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Roanoke
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Roanoke to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 13 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Roanoke to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:10 PM (Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Roanoke to Washington?
Amtrak, Greyhound and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Roanoke?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Roanoke Amtrak station, Roanoke Bus Stop, Roanoke (Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Roanoke OurBus bus stop.
Does the bus or train from Roanoke to Washington stop at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
Yes, 1 of the 22 a week: at Roanoke (Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport).