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How to get fromRoanoke to Virginia Commonwealth Universityby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    5h 23m
    $50–79

  2. Drive  161.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar car 161.2 mi
    3h 21m
    $30–43

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ROA - RIC
    5h 59m
    $79–554

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    5h 24m
    $30–49

Roanoke to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Virginia Commonwealth University via Lynchburg Transit Center, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 5h 24m.

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