How much is the train ticket from Washington to Roanoke?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Roanoke start from R 375. The average price for this train route is around R 492. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Roanoke?

The average train journey time from Washington to Roanoke is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 314 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 1m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Roanoke route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Roanoke departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 17:00.

Train Washington to Roanoke from R 342 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	Cheapest
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 6m	22:06	Roanoke Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 6m	22:06	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	Cheapest
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 6m	22:06	Roanoke Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 6m	22:06	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	Fastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Roanoke on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	5h 10m	12:40	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags
Train	17:00	Union Station	5h 13m	22:13	Roanoke Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 375, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 10mAverage duration

314 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 670 - R 1 150	Average duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 375 - R 1 687	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 375

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Roanoke?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Roanoke start from R 375. The average price for this train route is around R 492. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Roanoke?
The average train journey time from Washington to Roanoke is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 314 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 1m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Roanoke route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Roanoke?
The earliest train from Washington to Roanoke departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 17:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/01

R 342

29/01

R 635

Today

R 456

31/01

R 635

01/02

R 635

02/02

R 456

03/02

R 342

04/02

R 342

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 342

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 342 to R 2 002 for a train 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 R 342, which is on 2026-02-03.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 15m	Avg priceR 865	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 10m	Avg priceR 492	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Washington, DC, US and Roanoke is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 492 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 375. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Roanoke, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, DC, US to Roanoke in about 5h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!