How far is Washington from Roanoke?

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

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

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

Bus Washington to Roanoke from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Roanoke on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Stadium-Armory Metro	4h 25m	2:55pm	Salem - Exit 140 Park & Ride	CheapestFastest

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 Monday at 12:55 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 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$59 - $115	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $167	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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Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$57

11-20

$51

Today

$51

11-22

$61

11-23

$58

11-24

$67

11-25

$67

11-26

$104

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 $104 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 $58 which is on 2025-11-23.