There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- 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
5h 30m$75–474Drive 168 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University168 mi
3h 49m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary 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
9h 20m$87–303Bus, train
- Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia 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
11h 31m$55–66Train, bus via Regional Transit Center
- Take the train from Cary 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
11h 17m$64–77
Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Research Triangle and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 162 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $85 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, you can fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), walk to Airport, take the bus to Perry Street Slip 1, then walk to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Cary, Greensboro, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Roanoke Amtrak Station, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- 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
- $80–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $37–39
- 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
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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