There are 5 ways to get from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
11h 7m$73–143Drive 178.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University178.7 mi
3h 59m$33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
11h 8m$69–99Train, bus via Roanoke
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
11h 9m$59–288Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student CenterVirginia Breeze
13h 35m$77–148
Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from Elm Ave at White St and arriving at Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center via Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvis, Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Wake Forest and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 303 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 7m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Wake Forest to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 48+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Wake Forest, NC, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Elm Ave at White St to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvis, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center in around 13h 35m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- 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
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 Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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