Traveling to MQM 2022
MQM 2022 will be held on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Several transportation options are given below.
Location
MQM 2022 will be held on the Virignia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Approximate driving times from several major cities in the eastern U.S. are below:- Washington, D.C.: 4 hours
- Baltimore, MD: 4.75 hours
- Charlotte, NC: 2.5 hours
- Atlanta, GA: 6.25 hours
- Nashville, TN: 6 hours
- Raleigh-Durham, NC: 3 hours
- Philadelphia, PA: 6 hours
Airports
- Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) is the closest airport to Virginia Tech; ROA is located about 38 miles (61 km) from campus. ROA is a local airport that only receives domestic flights within the US; the nearest international airports are:
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) - located in Charlotte, North Carolina (176 miles / 284 km from campus);
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – located in Raleigh, North Carolina (228 miles / 367 km from campus);
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) - located in Washington D.C. (254 miles / 409 km from campus).
- Regardless of which airport you choose, make sure you allow 3-4 hours between connecting flights from your Port of Entry (the airport to which you first arrive in the US) to your next flight to allow for important immigration processing with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Ground Transportation
Once you have arrived at your final airport destination, you will need to arrange for ground transportation to campus. Rental cars are available at the airport terminals (advance reservations are recommended).
From Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA):
- Smart Way bus service: This service drops riders off at the Squires Student Center on campus. Smart Way is an affordable and convenient choice for most travelers who plan to arrive Monday through Saturday. The bus does NOT run from the airport on Sundays. Be sure you are aware of scheduled stop times prior to arrival at the airport. Travel time to campus is just over an hour.
- Uber/Lyft rides are typically available for ca. $68-$85.
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT):
- If you plan to arrive via CLT, visit their Ground Transportation website for available options.
From Raleigh-Durham International Airpot (RDU):
- If you plan to arrive via RDU, please visit their Ground Transportation website for available options.
From Dulles International Airport (IAD):
- If you plan to arrive via IAD, please visit their Parking and Transportation website for available options.
- Virginia Breeze Bus Lines - You may also choose to use the Virginia Breeze Bus service. This service drops riders off at the Squires Student Center on campus. Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time.