There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak StationSwb
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Cary
10h 3m$58–295Drive 167 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex167 mi
4h 12m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center to Washington Union StationVirginia Breeze
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
14h 2m$85–143Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Blackburg Municipal Building to Airport
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)ROA - RDU
6h 9m$89–379Bus, train via Union Station - Bus Platform A
- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip DSwb
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
11h 7m$67–98
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex. However, there are services departing from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center and arriving at Mason St at Apex Town Hall via Washington Union Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Union Station - Bus Platform A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Apex is 284 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 3m and costs $55 - $300.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex, including transfers.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center station.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex is 168 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Apex.
There are 349+ hotels available in Apex.
What companies run services between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA and Apex, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Mason St at Apex Town Hall via Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform A in around 14h 2m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Blackburg Municipal Building to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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