Eric the Red Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Could be a freakin dipsh*t, but what airport would one fly into for the VTech game???? Does Blacksburg even have an airport. I keep finding this VTech Executive Airport, but nothing on Orbitz or anything Quote Link to comment
Scarlet Overkill Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Could be a freakin dipsh*t, but what airport would one fly into for the VTech game???? Does Blacksburg even have an airport. I keep finding this VTech Executive Airport, but nothing on Orbitz or anything according to their online student handbook, the closest would be Roanoke http://www.grads.vt.edu/student_life/stude.../traveling.html Quote Link to comment
VA Husker Fan Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's a straight shot about 25 miles down I-81 from the Roanoke airport to the exit for Blacksburg. I-81 is hilly and windy here, but it's a 4 lane (2 each way) interstate so it should be 30 minutes or so depending on where you are staying in Blacksburg/Christianburg. It's also a very pretty drive. Other options to check for probably better prices and more time options, but a longer drive, would be Greensboro, Charlott, or RDU in North Carolina, or Richmond VA. I don't guarantee it, but I'd think all would be within 3 hours. Dulles and Reagan in Washington would be a bit further. Quote Link to comment
Hokieluv Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 It's a straight shot about 25 miles down I-81 from the Roanoke airport to the exit for Blacksburg. I-81 is hilly and windy here, but it's a 4 lane (2 each way) interstate so it should be 30 minutes or so depending on where you are staying in Blacksburg/Christianburg. It's also a very pretty drive. Other options to check for probably better prices and more time options, but a longer drive, would be Greensboro, Charlott, or RDU in North Carolina, or Richmond VA. I don't guarantee it, but I'd think all would be within 3 hours. Dulles and Reagan in Washington would be a bit further. I live in Blacksburg and I just flew out of Greensboro (NC). It is a 2.5 hrs drive. Typically cheaper than Roanoke. However, at times you can find fairly cheap flights into Roanoke via Chicago. We flew to KC last year on our way to Lincoln from Roanoke very cheap, but if you plan on renting a car you may want to check the Greensboro fairs as the drive is easy. I would probably be more concerned about hotels at this time as they are hard to come by in B'burg. Staying in Roanoke is not bad (and inexpensive) but give yourself plenty of time to drive on game day. Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 It's a straight shot about 25 miles down I-81 from the Roanoke airport to the exit for Blacksburg. I-81 is hilly and windy here, but it's a 4 lane (2 each way) interstate so it should be 30 minutes or so depending on where you are staying in Blacksburg/Christianburg. It's also a very pretty drive. Other options to check for probably better prices and more time options, but a longer drive, would be Greensboro, Charlott, or RDU in North Carolina, or Richmond VA. I don't guarantee it, but I'd think all would be within 3 hours. Dulles and Reagan in Washington would be a bit further. What kind of a drive is Dulles and Reagan in Washington? Quote Link to comment
VA Husker Fan Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 It's a straight shot about 25 miles down I-81 from the Roanoke airport to the exit for Blacksburg. I-81 is hilly and windy here, but it's a 4 lane (2 each way) interstate so it should be 30 minutes or so depending on where you are staying in Blacksburg/Christianburg. It's also a very pretty drive. Other options to check for probably better prices and more time options, but a longer drive, would be Greensboro, Charlott, or RDU in North Carolina, or Richmond VA. I don't guarantee it, but I'd think all would be within 3 hours. Dulles and Reagan in Washington would be a bit further. What kind of a drive is Dulles and Reagan in Washington? I'd say about 4 hours from Dulles, another 1/2 hour from Reagan, depending on the time of day. If you're getting in after 3 or so until late you'll hit a lot of traffic and easily burn another 1/2 hour or more, especially from Reagan. Quote Link to comment
kstatehater Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 After looking for flights out of Omaha to Roanoke. And seeing that they were either HOLY CRAP expensive or had 14 hour layovers in Chicago. We decided to drive..... Figured it's about 16 hours + pit stops and possible traffic from Sioux City to Blacksburg..... Making it a vacation of sorts. Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 It's a straight shot about 25 miles down I-81 from the Roanoke airport to the exit for Blacksburg. I-81 is hilly and windy here, but it's a 4 lane (2 each way) interstate so it should be 30 minutes or so depending on where you are staying in Blacksburg/Christianburg. It's also a very pretty drive. Other options to check for probably better prices and more time options, but a longer drive, would be Greensboro, Charlott, or RDU in North Carolina, or Richmond VA. I don't guarantee it, but I'd think all would be within 3 hours. Dulles and Reagan in Washington would be a bit further. What kind of a drive is Dulles and Reagan in Washington? I'd say about 4 hours from Dulles, another 1/2 hour from Reagan, depending on the time of day. If you're getting in after 3 or so until late you'll hit a lot of traffic and easily burn another 1/2 hour or more, especially from Reagan. Flights are super cheap into Washington. Quote Link to comment
Dundermifflinite Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Flying into Roanoke on Thursday. Flights are in the $400-600 range. Quote Link to comment
VA Husker Fan Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Check out the Roanoke Star. It's a great view from up there, night or day. Quote Link to comment
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