What is the travel distance from Roanoke to Washington?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Roanoke to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Roanoke to Washington start their journey at Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride and wind up at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Georgetown, The White House, National Gallery of Art, Washington National Cathedral and Jefferson Memorial.

Bus Roanoke to Washington from $33 | 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

Next departures for Roanoke to Washington on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport	4h 10m	11:20pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	5h 45m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	9h 20m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Roanoke to Washington on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport	4h 10m	11:20pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	5h 45m	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Roanoke Bus Stop	9h 20m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Roanoke to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

195 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $98	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $116	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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

4/53,152 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Roanoke and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

What is the travel distance from Roanoke to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Roanoke to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/24

$46

11/25

$75

Today

$117

11/27

$49

11/28

$46

11/29

$35

11/30

$35

12/01

$35

The cheapest trip from Roanoke to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $35

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 $35 to $125 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.