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Starting Thursday, November 7, 2024, PHD and NMP will detour due to roadwork. This detour will be maintained until construction is complete (approx. 3 weeks).

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: PHD, NMP, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1408

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/493-thursday-11-7-phd-and-nmp-detour

On Saturday 11/23, a new stop will open at the intersection of Smoot Dr. and Research Center Dr. The stop will be serviced by the CRC. No stops are closing.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Other

Routes Affected: CRC

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/494-saturday-11-23-crc-new-stop-opening

On Saturday 11/23, two new stops will open on the HDG, SMA, SME and SMS routes, near Alumni Mall. One stop will close.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Stop Moved

Routes Affected: HDG, SMA, SME, SMS, 1423

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/495-saturday-11-23-hdg-sma-sme-and-sms-main-st-stop-changes

Services ends early today, at 12:45 AM.

Type: Agency

Cause: Other

Effect: Reduced Service

More Info:

BT is operating on reduced service Saturday, 11/23 – Friday, 11/29. Christiansburg service will continue to operate on year-round service. There is no service in Blacksburg or Christiansburg on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28.

Type: Agency

Cause: Holiday

Effect: Reduced Service

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/496-thanksgiving-service-changes

Priority seating is reserved for the elderly or persons with disabilities and passengers should make these available to those who need them. These seats are located near the front of the bus and extend to the first set of front-facing seats.

If you find something on the bus, please turn it in to the driver and they will secure it. 

If you left something on the bus, the best way to retrieve it is to catch up with the same bus. As a general rule the same bus will return to the same stop every 30 minutes. If you're unable to do this, fill out our lost and found form or give us a call at 540-443-1500.

Buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of all vehicles. Simply unfold the rack, lift your bike into place and use the arm to sceure the front wheel. Bikes are not permitted inside the bus.

Skateboards and folding scooters may be brought on board, providing there is sufficient space and they can be securely stowed between seats.

BT buses may only stop at identified bus stop locations. Outside of a time check a bus will only stop if there is a passenger waiting at that stop, or if the stop request cord is pulled. Drivers will not automatically stop at every stop.

Each bus stop is uniquely identified by a 4-digt number than can be used in the app to find which route serves your stop and when the bus will arrive.

The route name and/or 3-letter route code are displayed in three places on every bus: above the windshield, on the side of the bus by the front door and on the rear of the bus. Still not sure? Just ask the driver!

There are two fixed time points on each route, one on campus and one off campus, usually at the halfway point of the route. The bus will often sit at these two locations and cannot leave before a certain time, these are known as time checks. If viewing the bus timetable these are the only two stops listed, however if you're looking at the app or website it's harder to distinguish as all stops are listed. As a general rule treat all the times as estimates and arrive at least 5 minutes early. Routes & timetables.

Yes, the Two Town Trolley departs Squires once an hour traveling to the shopping areas in Christiansburg. If you need to get further into Christiansburg, just transfer to one of the Explorer routes to continue your trip. Bus service in Christiansburg.

Anywhere and everywhere in Blacksburg, including campus and off-campus destinations such as, major apartment complexes, grocery stores, entertainment centers, recreation centers, restaurants, doctor's offices, the Math Emporium and the Corporate Research Center. BT has 16 routes that cover almost all of Blacksburg! List of routes, System Map.

All routes lead to campus! Think of Virginia Tech as the hub of a wheel and the routes as the spokes...all of our Blacksburg bus routes go to campus.

BT operates on full service when VT classes are in session and on reduced service during all other times, such as summer and winter break. During full service, all routes are in service, buses are most frequent and the service day is longer. During reduced service, most routes are in service with less frequenecy and service ends earlier. More information at ridebt.org/hours.

When VT classes are in session, service starts at 7 am, Mon-Fri, and runs until 12:45 am or later. Service begins at 9:30 am on weekends. More info can be found at ridebt.org/hours.

When VT classes are in session (full service) most routes operate every 15 minutes, Mon-Fri. During evenings and weekends buses are less frequent, usually every 30-60 minutes

BT has 16 routes in Blacksburg, all of which go to campus. If you're off campus, simply stand at a bus stop and wait for a bus. Use our trip planner (or app) to help you find which route to use!

No, we're fare free so no money or passes are needed!

On average, the busiest time in a morning is 30 minutes before every class begins and in the afternoon the busiest time is 30 minutes after every class ends. As a general rule, there should be fewer riders outside of these times. We recommend starting at least 30 minutes early!

We hire drivers year-round and have been busy hiring and training many new drivers, simply put we still need more! We’re always looking for more drivers, so if you know someone looking for a job we start out at $17.52/hr with paid training and it makes a great part time job! We’re hiring! 

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News & Events

Thanksgiving Service Changes

Service ends early at 12:45AM on Friday, 11/21. BT is operating on reduced service Saturday, 11/23 – Friday, 11/29. There is no service in Blacksburg or Christiansburg on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28.

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Saturday 11/23 – CRC New Stop Opening

On Saturday 11/23, a new stop will open at the intersection of Smoot Dr. and Research Center Dr. The stop will be serviced by the CRC. No stops are closing.

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Saturday 11/23 – HDG, SMA, SME and SMS Main St. Stop Changes

On Saturday 11/23, two new stops will open on the HDG, SMA, SME and SMS routes, near Alumni Mall. One stop will close.

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Monday 11/11 - PHD and NMP Detour

Starting Monday, November 11, 2024, PHD and NMP will detour due to roadwork. This detour will be maintained until construction is complete (approx. 3 weeks).

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