Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke

TodayJul 30
TomorrowJul 31
from US$54
FriAug 1
from US$52
SatAug 2
from US$54
SunAug 3
from US$54
MonAug 4
from US$54
TueAug 5
from US$50
WedAug 6
from US$50

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Roanoke
    Destination location: Roanoke Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:35 PM EDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Roanoke

Bus
Average PriceUS$39 - US$122Average Duration6h 15m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$29 - US$91Average Duration5h 6m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Roanoke

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 US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5h 6mAverage Duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Roanoke: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:50am
Distance314 km
Latest bus departure12:30pm

Washington to Roanoke Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Roanoke

  1. How far is Washington from Roanoke?

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

  2. 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.

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

Best price found
07-28
US$42
07-29
US$46
Today
US$46
07-31
US$46
08-01
US$44
08-02
US$46
08-03
US$46
08-04
US$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of US$42

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 US$42 to US$46 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 US$44 which is on 2025-08-01.

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