How to get from Roanoke to Fairfax County by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Roanoke to Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Roanoke station to Alexandria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29N bus and finally take the 1C bus from Arlington Bl+Stonehurst Dr station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 6 min.

426min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 29N29N
Bus - 1C1C
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roanoke
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    280 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St Station+Bus Bay B
    ID 4001119
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 29N29N
    Wait for bus
    29N
    West To Vienna Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Bl+Stonehurst Dr
    ID 5001135
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arlington Bl+Stonehurst Dr
    ID 5001141
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    West To Fairfax Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Goverment Ctr P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, metro and train

To get from Roanoke to Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Roanoke station to New Carrollton, Md station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the 2B bus from Vienna+Bus Bay H station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 31 min.

451min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2B2B
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roanoke
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    342 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna+Bus Bay H
    ID 5004640
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2B2B
    Wait for bus
    2B
    West To Fairfax Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Goverment Ctr P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roanoke to Fairfax County

The distance between Roanoke, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 235.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 426 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roanoke to Fairfax County by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Roanoke

Roanoke is located at Roanoke, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is 3rd St Station Slip A.

Train stations close to Roanoke:

  • Roanoke

Bus stations close to Roanoke:

  • 3rd St Station Slip A
  • 3rd St Station Star Line
  • 3rd St Station Slip B

Public transit stations close to Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Fairfax County is located at Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Monument Dr And Government Cente.

Bus stations close to Fairfax County:

  • Goverment Ctr P&R
  • Post Forest Dr And Cedar Forest
  • Monument Dr And Fairfax Corner A

Related Routes

By bus, metro and train

To get from Roanoke to Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Roanoke station to New Carrollton, Md station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the 2B bus from Vienna+Bus Bay H station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 31 min.

451min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2B2B
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roanoke
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    342 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna+Bus Bay H
    ID 5004640
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2B2B
    Wait for bus
    2B
    West To Fairfax Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Goverment Ctr P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Fairfax County?

    The fastest way takes 426 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 29N, Bus line 1C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Roanoke to Fairfax County?

    The alternative route takes 451 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line 2B.

  • Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Roanoke to Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Roanoke station near Roanoke to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Boston station near Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Roanoke to Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Roanoke and Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 7 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Roanoke to get to Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Roanoke station near Roanoke in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Roanoke and Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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