How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Roanoke?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Roanoke start from $58. The average price for this route is around $63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Roanoke?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Roanoke is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 322 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 25m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Roanoke route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , OurBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Roanoke?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Roanoke at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 12:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Roanoke?

A bus trip from Washington to Roanoke generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Roanoke?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Roanoke?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Roanoke?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Roanoke?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Roanoke from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Roanoke on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	4h 25m	4:55pm	Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	6h 15m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:54 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Roanoke

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 5 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 6mAverage Duration

314 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $114	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $166	Average Duration5h 6m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Roanoke?

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

Stops in Roanoke

A
Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride
Exit 140 (Park and Ride), Virginia 24153, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Roanoke?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Roanoke start from $58. The average price for this route is around $63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Roanoke?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Roanoke is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 322 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 25m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Roanoke route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, OurBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Roanoke?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Roanoke at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 12:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Roanoke?
A bus trip from Washington to Roanoke generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Roanoke?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Roanoke?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Roanoke?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Roanoke?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-26

$114

11-27

$72

Today

$68

11-29

$65

11-30

$80

12-01

$51

12-02

$54

12-03

$51

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke was searched and found on Dec 3, 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 Washington, DC, US to Roanoke, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $190 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.