There are 6 ways to get from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)RIC - ROA
- Take the bus from Airport to Perry Street Slip 1
5h 55m$117–535Drive 190 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University190 mi
4h 12m$35–51Bus, train via Grove + Maple
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 3mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 7m$60–542Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 10mBus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoke
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 24m
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from Grove + Maple and arriving at Perry Street Slip 1 via Willow Lawn + Shelter, Richmond Staples Mill Road Station, Charlottesville Union Station and 3rd St Station Slip D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between University of Richmond and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 203 miles. The road distance is 191.1 miles.
The best way to get from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to bus and train via Grove + Maple which takes 10h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station.
University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 45+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between University of Richmond, VA, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Richmond to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Grove + Maple, Willow Lawn + Shelter, Richmond Staples Mill Road Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, 3rd St Station Slip D, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $23–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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