How to get from Roanoke to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train?

From Roanoke to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train

To get from Roanoke to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Roanoke station to Alexandria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 401 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 5 min.

365min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Roanoke
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    295 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Roanoke to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, BLUE and 322

To get from Roanoke to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Roanoke station to Alexandria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 322 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F station to Backlick Rd And Highland St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 8 min.

368min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Roanoke
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    295 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
    ID 1184
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    322 Franconia- Springfield Via Kingstowne
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Highland St
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roanoke to Springfield, VA

The distance between Roanoke, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 227.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 365 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roanoke to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Roanoke

Roanoke is located at Roanoke, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson & Kirk.

Bus stations close to Roanoke:

  • Jefferson & Kirk
  • Roanoke
  • Campbell Ave at Market

Public transit stations close to Springfield, VA, Fairfax County

Springfield, VA is located at Springfield, VA, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Amherst Ave & Floyd Ave.

Metro stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro

Train stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Backlick Road Station
  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station

Bus stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Amherst Ave & Floyd Ave
  • Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
  • Highland St @ Brunswick St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Roanoke to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, BLUE and 322

To get from Roanoke to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Roanoke station to Alexandria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 322 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F station to Backlick Rd And Highland St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 8 min.

368min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Roanoke
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    295 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
    ID 1184
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    322 Franconia- Springfield Via Kingstowne
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Highland St
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 365 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Roanoke to Springfield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 368 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 322.

  • Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Springfield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Roanoke to Springfield, VA?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Boston station near Roanoke in Roanoke to Alexandria station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Alexandria station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roanoke to Springfield, VA by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Roanoke in Roanoke and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by train, metro and bus is about 6 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Roanoke to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Boston station near Roanoke in Roanoke.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Roanoke and Springfield, VA?

    Get off the train at the Alexandria stop, which is closest to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

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