Trains tickets from Washington (DC), US to Roanoke

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TodayApr 27
TomorrowApr 28
from $39
TueApr 29
from $21
WedApr 30
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Roanoke.

Average Price$39 - $105Average Duration5h 40m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$23 - $116Average Duration5h 6m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Roanoke

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 5 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5h 6mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to Roanoke: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$42
Average train trip duration5h 6m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance195 miles (314 km)
Latest train departure5:00pm

Washington to Roanoke Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/25
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04/26
$37
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04/28
$39
04/29
$21
04/30
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05/01
$26
05/02
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Roanoke was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington to Roanoke, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $114 for a train ticket from Washington to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-04-29.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Roanoke, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Roanoke, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington to Roanoke?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Washington and Roanoke is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $23. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Roanoke, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington to Roanoke in about 5h 6m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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