Cheap coach tickets from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC

There are several coach options that can take you from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC:

• Amtrak Thruway: 1 daily coach from £16
• FlixBus US: 1 daily coach from £31
• Greyhound: 2 daily coaches from £28
• Megabus: 1 daily coach from £36
• OurBus: 1 daily coach from £26

What coach companies travel from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC?

There are 5 coach lines from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Greyhound offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily coach timetable.

• Amtrak Thruway

  Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities. Amtrak Thruway coach tickets from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC start at £16.47. On average, there is 1 Amtrak Thruway coach trip on this route every day.

• FlixBus US

  FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trip per day from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC, and the average ticket for this route costs only £41.09.

  
• Greyhound

  Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 coach trips from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Washington DC usually start from £27.68.

  
• Megabus

  Megabus is one of the leading coach companies in North America, with many popular routes in the Northeast and Midwest United States. Megabus tickets can be purchased for as low as $1 if you book in advance. Travellers enjoy Megabus’ unique double decker coaches, which feature amenities such as air conditioning, digital entertainment, free WiFi, and power sockets at each seat. Megabus is an affordable, reliable option for travel between Roanoke, VA and Washington DC.

• OurBus

  OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets starting from £26.20, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach from Roanoke, VA to Washington DC if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

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Roanoke

The idyllic city of Roanoke sits against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's the site of the famous Appalachian Trail, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, and Smith Mountain Lake. Fun and adventure are indeed the best things that Roanoke has to offer, especially if you start your visit at the iconic Roanoke Star, the largest man-made neon light that gets illuminated every night.

The Blue Ridge is one of Roanoke's major tourist attractions. Experience the Blue Ridge Day tour package to fully explore the area's history, heritage, culture, and entertainment. Make sure that your adventure includes The Crooked Road, Virginia Museum of Transportation, and Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, among others.

To enjoy Roanoke's nightlife, try doing the Downtown Roanoke Bar Crawl. That's how you get to enjoy exquisite craft beers from the city's finest breweries. If you want to shop, there's a wide selection of antiques and farmer's produce for sale in the Blue Ridge area.

Getting around Roanoke is easy with the Valley Metro bus line. This coach service covers not just the City of Roanoke but Vinton and Salem as well. There's also the Star Line Trolley that connects Downtown Roanoke and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. To travel to other exciting destinations, Amtrak trains and Jefferson Lines, OurBus, and Wanda Coach coaches provide service to cities including Richmond, Atlanta, and New York.

Washington DC

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.

D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighbourhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.

Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transport hub with three nearby airports and several coach and train stations.

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