Travelling

Blacksburg is accessible by air, bus, train, and car. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the closest commercial airport to Virginia Tech, approximately 40 miles from campus.
From the airport, travelers can reach Blacksburg by Smart Way bus, taxi/rideshare, or rental car.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Smart Way Bus

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 254 miles from Virginia Tech and offers a wider range of international connections.
The most convenient public transportation option is the Virginia Breeze Valley Flyer, which provides service from Dulles International Airport to the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg.
Other options include renting a car or traveling to Roanoke and connecting to Blacksburg by Smart Way bus.
Washington Dulles International Airport
Virginia Breeze

The nearest Amtrak station is in Roanoke. From Roanoke, travelers can take the Smart Way bus to Blacksburg.
Amtrak

The Virginia Breeze connects Blacksburg with Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., including a stop at Dulles International Airport.
The Smart Way connects Blacksburg with Roanoke and the surrounding region.
Virginia Tech Transportation Information

Blacksburg can be reached via Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 460. Visitors arriving by car should check Virginia Tech's parking information before traveling.
Virginia Tech Parking Services

The UPoN 2028 conference will be held at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus.
Blacksburg Transit (BT) provides free public transportation throughout Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech campus, making it convenient for participants staying in the surrounding area.
Blacksburg Transit

Detailed information about the conference venue, campus maps, parking, and recommended routes will be provided closer to the conference.