There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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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 Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Station
9h 35mDrive 189.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond189.8 mi
4h 12m$35–50Bus, train via Arlington
- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak StationSwb
- Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandria
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
9h 56m$61–543Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Blackburg Municipal Building to Airport
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)ROA - RIC
5h 57m$114–549Bus
- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip DSwb
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Station
10h 17m
Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond. However, there are services departing from Perry Street Slip 1 and arriving at Richmond Way At Ur Student Commons via Roanoke Bus Stop, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station and Willow Lawn + Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and University of Richmond is 227 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond, including transfers.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, depart from Perry Street Slip 1 station.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, arrive at 3rd St Station Slip D.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond.
There are 312+ hotels available in University of Richmond.
What companies run services between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA and University of Richmond, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to University of Richmond via Perry Street Slip 1, Roanoke Bus Stop, Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station, Willow Lawn + Shelter, and Richmond Way At Ur Student Commons in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- 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 Roanoke to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road 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 Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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