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About College Break Bus Trips from Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA

Every year, more and more students and their parents choose OurBus for their college break travel. And for good reasons. We understand that college life can get hectic, and breaks are all about enjoyment and not worrying about expenses. Hence, we offer a safe and dependable travel experience at an affordable cost!

Whether you're returning home for the holidays, taking a weekend trip or simply visiting friends, our college break bus service makes your journey comfortable and stress-free. We cover most of the Virginia Tech bus routes, making sure that you don’t have to go around searching anywhere else for college bus services. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey while we handle the practicalities, allowing you to focus on what's most important: making the most of your college breaks. Join the rising number of students who rely on OurBus for their travel requirements and see why we're the best option for student travel.

Attention Students!

Some of OurBus routes operate only 4-5 times a year. These are special routes that align with major university breaks like Thanksgiving, winter, and spring break so that students can find it easier to find reliable rides and travel back & forth during peak holiday season. So be an early bird and grab your seats!

Got a suggestion for us? We’re all ears! 

Is there a route you wish we had? Do you and your college friends need more frequent rides on a specific route? Or maybe you have a suggestion to make OurBus services even better? Let us know! We’re always looking to improve and bring you the most convenient travel options.

Shoot us an email at pr@ourbus. We’d love to hear from you! 

What Makes OurBus the Best Pick?

Comfortable, Reclining Seats: We offer extra legroom and ergonomic design that make for a comfortable ride.

Onboard Entertainment: Options for personal entertainment to add enjoyment on lengthy journeys.

Wi-Fi and Charging Points: With onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging, staying connected while on the go has never been simpler.

Cleanliness and Hygiene: OurBus prioritizes the health and welfare of its passengers by conducting routine sanitization and hygiene inspections.
 

Super Saver Pass - Ride more. Spend Less.

College breaks are meant to be stress-free, isn’t it? Well, we have the best pass for university students–Super Saver Pass. It is an ideal choice for college students who want to maximize their savings because it offers a $15 discount on every trip for over 100 unique destinations, allowing you to ride more and spend less. Hence, you can now travel without looking for alternative options thanks to the pass, which gives you access to our dependable and comfortable service that covers the majority of Virginia Tech bus routes. The best part? You won’t need any codes once you’ve bought the pass. There are no blackout dates as well. 

Refer A Friend - Earn $10

Want to save more on your college break travel? It's never been easier to spread love than with the OurBus Referral Program! As more and more Virginia Tech University students in Blacksburg, Virginia, rely on OurBus for their college break travel each year, you can now save even more money by referring your friends. How? You’ll just need to share your referral link, and watch the savings add up for everyone. Whenever your friend uses your referral code to take their first ride, you'll get a coupon for $10. Easy-peasy, right? 

FAQs

1. How do I book a ticket on Ourbus?

You can book your tickets from our website or you can download our app.

2. Can I get a student discount on OurBus?

Yes, we offer student discounts on OurBus. You can check for early bird discounts as well.

3. Can I change or cancel my ticket?

Yes, OurBus offers a chance to change or cancel your tickets. You can check for rescheduling options on our website and app.

4. What amenities are on board with OurBus?

From free wifi and charging points to comfortable seats, you can enjoy many amenities when you travel with us.

5. Can I bring extra luggage?

Each passenger can bring one free suitcase with 1 purchased ticket. Additional suitcases can be brought after paying $30 each and must be pre-paid. Please note this applies only to suitcases or other items stored in the luggage compartment. Smaller items like backpacks that can fit on the traveler's lap are not counted.

Yes, but that will cost you more. We charge $30 each for extra luggage.

6. Is there any group discount available on OurBus?

We do have some group discounts for college students.

7. Is OurBus for students only? Do I need student ID?

While on some routes the vast majority of riders are college students, there is no requirement to be a college student to ride the bus. We welcome travelers from the wider community. We often get riders who are students’ friends and family members, faculty, university staff, and others who are simply looking for a convenient transportation option?

8. Can you add a bus to my hometown?

Most of our college break routes were started based on suggestions from students and parents. Write to PR@ourbus.com with information on your suggested route, including what college it serves, how many other students travel the same direction, and any other information you think is helpful. Our route planning team would be happy to hear your input.

9. Can you add a bus stop near the dorms?

We know that having a bus stop in walking distance of student housing is crucial to making OurBus college break routes convenient and efficient. We are often able to add a new location based on input from customers. If you reach our to pr@ourbus.com and let us know the suggestion, we will review it and if practical, add the location. However, there are often restrictions from campus authorities or narrow road widths that make it challenging to add every location.

10. Will there be a rest stop for food and bathroom on the way?

Rest stops on the route are at the discretion of the driver. Typically, trips under 4 hours in length do not have a rest stop. Longer trips of 5 hours of more usually make a stop halfway for passengers to use the restroom or get a quick snack. It’s always a good idea to pack a snack, since the food options at rest areas can be very limited, and the rest stops are very brief.

11. Does OurBus serve airports?

Many OurBus routes connect to Airports, including our Blacksburg to Charlotte Airport route and Blacksburg to Dulles Airport route. We recommend leaving a minimum of 2 hours between the scheduled arrival time of the bus and the flight, to leave a buffer in case of traffic delays.

12. What if my flight is delayed and I will miss the bus?

If this happens to you, contact our customer service and under our missed bus policy, we can move your reservation to the next available bus at no cost. Generally we recommend leaving a minimum gap of 1 hour between the scheduled flight landing time and the departure time of the bus.

13. The trip I am interested in says upvote. What does this mean?

Some college break trips are shows in upvote mode on the ourbus website. This means that the trip is not yet confirmed to run. You can put in your email to express interest in the trip. Once enough people have joined the interest list, the trip is confirmed and you will receive an email notification that it is open for booking.
Typically, it takes at least 30 unique passengers to be interested in a trip for it to be activated.  To make your trip more likely to be confirmed, we recommend sharing word about the trip with others from the same college community who might be interested.

14. The schedule does not align with my exams. Can you run an earlier bus during exam season?

At many schools, students depart campus on different dates depending on their particular exam schedule at the end of the semester. Sometimes we will run buses on multiple days, but for some routes, there are not enough passengers to do this. You can express your preferred travel date by letting us know by email at pr@ourbus.com, or upvoting a trip.

15. Would OurBus consider expanding to other colleges and universities?

Yes, we are happy to hear your suggestions of which colleges and universities we should go to next. Our routes are crowdsourced, so we need your valuable advice and suggestions on where to go next. We can offer college break transportation anywhere in the country.