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How to get fromVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Research Triangleby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Research Triangle by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak StationbusSwb
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
    9h 5m
    $87–314

  2. Drive 160.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Research Trianglecar160.8 mi
    4h 4m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train via Manning Dr at UNC Hospitals

    1. Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip DbusSwb
    2. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
    4. Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to UNC Hospitalsbus4
    11h 7m
    $56–69

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Blackburg Municipal Building to Airportbus
    2. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeROA - RDU
    5h 52m
    $79–504

  5. Bus, train via Regional Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip DbusSwb
    2. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
    10h 50m
    $65–90

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Research Triangle by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Research Triangle. However, you can walk to Perry Street Slip 1, take the bus to Roanoke Amtrak Station, walk to Roanoke, take the train to Lynchburg, take the train to Greensboro, take the train to Cary, then take the taxi to Research Triangle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Perry Street Slip 1, Roanoke Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, Lynchburg, Greensboro, Greensboro Depot, UNC Hospitals, Manning Dr at UNC Hospitals, and Regional Transit Center in around 11h 7m.

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