There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- 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
8h 34m$67–100Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University155.6 mi
3h 30m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- 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
8h 40m$64–93Fly, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)RDU - ROA
- Take the bus from Airport to Perry Street Slip 1
7h 32m$54–338Train, bus via Roanoke
- 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
8h 41m$54–282Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student CenterVirginia Breeze
12h 17m$81–168
Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Durham and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 264 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 34m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 46+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Durham to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Washington Union Station and Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center in around 12h 17m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- 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 Airport to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- 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
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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