There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Main Street Amtrak Station
7h 47mDrive 193.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University193.7 mi
4h 11m$36–52Bus, 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 Main Street Amtrak Station
10h 28m$47–534Bus, 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
6h 52m$54–344Bus
- 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 Main Street Amtrak Station
8h 29m
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Perry Street Slip 1 and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Roanoke Bus Stop, Charlottesville Amtrak Station and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Virginia Commonwealth University is 229 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, depart from Perry Street Slip 1 station.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University.
There are 321+ hotels available in Virginia Commonwealth University.
What companies run services between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Virginia Commonwealth University via Perry Street Slip 1, Roanoke Bus Stop, Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 8h 29m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- 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
- $50–340
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 Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 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 Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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