What is the travel distance from Roanoke to Washington?

The distance between Roanoke and Washington is around 313 km (194 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Roanoke to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride, in Roanoke, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Bus Roanoke to Washington from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Roanoke to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	9h 20m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	5h 45m	10:20am	Union Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:23 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Roanoke to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

314 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $141	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $167	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Roanoke and Washington?

Stops in Roanoke

A
Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride
Exit 140 (Park and Ride), Virginia 24153, USA
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87386 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $61

Greyhound Roanoke Washington recent customer reviews

the staff was no help, while everyone was confused on what to do after the multiple late depatures all thye did was yell at other riders

Kyle C.

December 20, 2019

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Roanoke to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Roanoke to Washington?
The distance between Roanoke and Washington is around 313 km (194 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Roanoke to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride, in Roanoke, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$58

11-19

$51

Today

$64

11-21

$65

11-22

$84

11-23

$67

11-24

$67

11-25

$94

The cheapest trip from Roanoke to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $96 for a bus ticket from Roanoke to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-11-21.