There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Alumni Mall at Squires Student CenterVirginia Breeze
6h 40m$42–54Train, bus via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
cheapest- Take the train from Alexandria to RoanokeNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
8h 44m$34–301Drive 231.4 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University231.4 mi
4h 46m$43–61Fly, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)IAD - ROA
- Take the bus from Airport to Perry Street Slip 1
5h 15m$43–286Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandria to RoanokeNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
9h 30m$34–300Bus via Roanoke
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus StopGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 52m$44–66
Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by subway, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Perry Street Slip 1 via Dunn Loring Metro, Springfield Bus Stop and 3rd St Station Slip D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Fairfax and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 284 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Fairfax to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- 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 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 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 Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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