Cheapest/Fastest way to VT

Colleges and Universities A-Z Virginia Tech
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<p>Okay so i got my acceptence letter and i was really happy. Everything seemed to be going my way until it came to scheduling my visit to VT. The problem is I live in the New York Metropolitan area specifically Long Island and to drive there takes 11 hours which I honestly don't think I can do during Spring Break a plane ride to the three closest airports (Roanoke, Lewisburg,(WV) &Bluefield(WV)) cost at least $550. Also if its going to be difficult to get home if I go there my parents may not let me go and make me stay closer to home (they've been pushing for Syracuse) So my question is what is the cheapest & fastest way to get to Virginia Tech.</p>

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<p>Phreshness, don't know when you are wanting to go, but , check Northwest and Delta's sites separately. I just plugged in LaGuardia to Roanoke and got a couple of cheaper fares (under $300 RT) than you found for the dates of April 15-17. Here are the links:</p>

<p>NW:
<a href="https://www.nextfares.com/air/review.aspx?jsck=Y&uid=10001&dn=5057059&fpid=n4s2b0ezowuukpawzx0nkma5%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://www.nextfares.com/air/review.aspx?jsck=Y&uid=10001&dn=5057059&fpid=n4s2b0ezowuukpawzx0nkma5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Delta:
<a href="http://www.delta.com/booking/findFlightsFromGrid.do?dispatchMethod=doFindFlightsFromGrid&hiddenFieldsId=XcclbK6F44MVMCo&checksum=1732927096&gridType=D&leaveMonth=3&leaveDay=14&leaveYear=2009&itinIndex=999&fromPrice=218.0&returnMonth=3&returnDay=16&returnYear=2009#top%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.delta.com/booking/findFlightsFromGrid.do?dispatchMethod=doFindFlightsFromGrid&hiddenFieldsId=XcclbK6F44MVMCo&checksum=1732927096&gridType=D&leaveMonth=3&leaveDay=14&leaveYear=2009&itinIndex=999&fromPrice=218.0&returnMonth=3&returnDay=16&returnYear=2009#top&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Of course you will need a rental car to go the 35 min. from Roanoke to Blacksburg. Hope this helps!</p>

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<p>Thank you very much I'll look into that</p>

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<p>I have the same challenge (and for the same weekend) but from LAX....the cheapest flights seem to be more than $500. Any suggestions? Thanks.</p>

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<p>If your flying into Roanoke there is a bus service that will take you to VT. Bus</a> Route Map | Smart Way Bus Coming out of Northern Va, renting a car is the only real option besides Greyhound Bus.</p>

<p>Lane Stadium at VT is considered one of the hardest places to play in College Football because its so hard for opponents fans to get there.</p>

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<p>Is there a train that goes from northern Virginia/DC metropolitan area to VT?</p>

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<p>The closest you can get to VT by train is Lynchburg (about 2 hours away). There probably is a connecting shuttle service to Roanoke, but you would have to change again to get the bus to Blacksburg.</p>

<p>There is a shuttle bus from VT to DC but it leaves VT on Friday and returns Sunday.</p>