There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus
- Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburgbus
11h 57m$94–170Drive 249.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universitycar 249.4 mi
4h 48m$46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoketrain
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
14h 3m$137–292Bus via Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus Swb
15h 33m$84–148
Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Perry Street Slip 1 via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot and Exit 118 - Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Columbia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 338 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Columbia to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 52+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Wytheville, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Christiansburg, Exit 118 - Park and Ride, and Perry Street Slip 1 in around 11h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wytheville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
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
- Valley Metro Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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