There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to RoanokeNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
4h 44m$17–240Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
5h 56m$27–36Drive 139.4 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University139.4 mi
2h 43m$26–37Train, bus via Downtown Transit Station
- Take the train from Charlottesville to RoanokeNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
6h 25m$18–249
Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Perry Street Slip 1 via Charlottesville Union Station and 3rd St Station Slip D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 156 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $16 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Charlottesville to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 46+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, 3rd St Station Slip D, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 5h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–31
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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