There are 3 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depot4
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
9h 9m$56–82Drive 152.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University152.9 mi
3h 33m$28–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 28m$54–282
Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $27 - $45.
The distance between Chapel Hill and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 266 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 9m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 48+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chapel Hill to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, you can take the bus to Greensboro Depot, walk to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, walk to Lynchburg Transit Center, take the bus to Roanoke Bus Stop, take the bus to Perry Street Slip 1, then walk to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Durham Station Gate H, Durham Amtrak Station, Greensboro, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Roanoke Amtrak Station, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 10h 28m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
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