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How to get fromGlen Allen to Blacksburgby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Glen Allen to Blacksburg by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    7h 20m
    $71–130

  2. Drive 201.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Allen to Blacksburgcar car 201.6 mi
    3h 40m
    $37–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    9h 57m
    $115–240

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane RIC - ROA
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus
    5h 40m
    $109–424

  5. Bus via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    7h 26m
    $53–90

  6. Bus, train via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    7h 39m
    $72–134

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    9h 32m
    $41–73

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 223.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Blacksburg, Montgomery County, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to Perry Street Slip 1 via Richmond Staples Mill Road Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, and 3rd St Station Slip D in around 7h 26m.

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