How far is Washington from Roanoke?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Roanoke leave from Union Station and arrive at Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Roanoke from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Roanoke on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	6h 15m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Washington to Roanoke on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	6h 15m	12:05pm	Roanoke Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:44 AM 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 the good way to reach Roanoke. The journey takes about 5 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 6mAverage Duration

195 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $80	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $116	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

3.5/587,391 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.

OurBus

4/53,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Washington and Roanoke, 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$35

11/22

$46

Today

$40

11/24

$46

11/25

$46

11/26

$72

11/27

$48

11/28

$47

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke was searched and found on Nov 21, 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 Washington, DC, US to Roanoke, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $72 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 $46 which is on 2025-11-24.