DC → VA · about 195 miles
Washington to Roanoke bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 17 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Roanoke. The fastest takes 5 hours 6 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:30 AM and the last at 5:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 5h 06m
- First departure
- 7:30 AM
- Last departure
- 5:00 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 12:40 PM | 5h 10m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:30 AM | 5:10 PM | 6h 40m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Roanoke Orange Avenue Northeast | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 10:06 PM | 5h 06m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 10:13 PM | 5h 13m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Roanoke | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Roanoke The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Roanoke
Return trip: Roanoke to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Roanoke?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 6 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 6 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Roanoke?
The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:00 PM (Mon–Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Roanoke?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Roanoke leave from Washington (Union Station).