Virginia Breeze Hits the Road in Showcase Tour

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Kelsey Webb
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Miriam Foster
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Virginia Breeze Hits the Road in Showcase Tour
~ Residents Encouraged to Come and Learn about the Commonwealth’s Intercity Bus Service Along I-81 and I-66 ~

RICHMOND, Va. — Traveling to and from Washington, D.C., along I-81 and I-66, used to be a hassle for residents and students in the Shenandoah and New River Valley. Now, Virginia’s first state-supported bus service makes the trip a breeze. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) cordially invites all residents to attend one of six events on Oct. 24th and 25th, as the Virginia Breeze visits several stops along its route. Each event will feature giveaways, provide information about the service, and let visitors hop aboard to experience the bus’s modern features.

Launched in December 2017, the Virginia Breeze provides a reliable and affordable travel option that connects urban and rural Virginians alike to the places they want to go, with eight daily stops on north and south bound routes between Blacksburg and Union Station in Washington. Approaching its first full-year of service, the Virginia Breeze has topped all expectations, serving 14,501 customers, more than doubling initial ridership projections.

“The Commonwealth is proud to offer this economical, reliable, and successful service to travelers connecting along the I-81 and I-66 corridors. By providing travelers with real options, we continue our commitment to reducing single-occupancy vehicles and congestion on our roads,” said DRPT Director Jennifer Mitchell.

The service provides a critical link between rural Virginia and D.C., making it easier for residents to visit the city for a weekend or make connections to other destinations at Union Station or Dulles International Airport. The Virginia Breeze bus is the only public service that stops at Dulles Airport. The daily route includes stops at several universities along the way, making travel accessible for students and their families, as well.

The Virginia Breeze bus service tour will stop at the following locations:

Wednesday, October 24th:

• 10 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Virginia Tech
  • McBryde Hall, 225 Stanger St., Blacksburg, VA 24060
    
    
• 2:30–5 p.m. Radford University
  • Dalton Kitchen, 798 Fairfax St., Radford, VA 24141

Thursday, October 25th:

• 9–10 a.m. Virginia Military Institute
  • Preston Library 411 Letcher Ave., Lexington, VA 24450
    
    
• 10:15–11:30 a.m. Washington and Lee University
  • Washington St. near Lee House
    
    
• 1:00–3:30 p.m. James Madison University
  • 701 Carrier Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    
    
• 4:30–6:00 p.m. Front Royal Park and Ride
  • Winchester Rd., Front Royal, VA, 22630

For more information, including how to purchase tickets, visit the Virginia Breeze website, Facebook, or Instagram, and follow DRPT on Facebook and Twitter.

 

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About the Virginia Breeze

The Virginia Breeze is an intercity bus service launched by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). It is funded and operated in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311(f) program and Dillon’s, a Coach USA company. The Virginia Breeze connects Blacksburg, Virginia with Dulles International Airport, West Falls Church Metro, and Union Station in Washington, D.C. with two daily routes serving the New River Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Northern Virginia.