Blacksburg Transit     
 
HDG Stops 1516 & 1517 Closed

Stops #1516 Harding/Patrick Henry Westbound and #1517 Harding Silverleaf Westbound are closed due to road construction. A temporary stop is available close to stop #1517, see our website for details.

Type: Route

Cause: Construction

Effect: Stop Moved

Routes Affected: HDG, 1516, 1517

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/554-hdg-stops-1516-1517-closed

Friday, 10/3 - VT Homecoming Parade Detours

On Friday, 10/3 between 5PM to 8:30PM, BMR, CAS, HDG, HXP, SMA and SMS will detour due to the Virginia Tech Homecoming Parade. BMR will begin detouring at 5PM. The other routes will detour at 6PM.

Type: Route

Cause: Demonstration

Effect: Detour

Routes Affected: BMR, CAS, HDG, HXP, SMA, SMS

More Info: https://ridebt.org/news-alerts/560-friday-10-3-vt-homecoming-parade-detours

Monday, 10/6 - Explorer Route Changes

Explorer Green (GRN) will replace the GLD route on Monday, October 6, 2025. Six new stops along Roanoke St. and Hampton Blvd. will be added. Explorer Blue (BLU) will stop servicing stops #2170 North Franklin/Church Northbound and #2171 Church/Brown Eastbound. It will instead service a new stop on Lucas St.

Type: Route

Cause: Other

Effect: Modified Service

Routes Affected: BLU, GLD, 2170, 2171

More Info: https://ridebt.org/cburg-changes

Snow Stanger

Christiansburg Service

Blacksburg Transit operates three routes within the Town of Christiansburg, The Explorer, Go Anywhere, and the Two Town Trolley. Descriptions of each follow below.

The Explorer

The Explorer Blue and Green routes service many of the residential areas and businesses in Christiansburg as well as the shopping district around the NRV Mall. With two hourly routes and the ability to request deviations, riders can travel to a wide range of popular locations within the town. Please visit the Hours of Operation page for hours of service. BT is fare free, so no ID, pass or fare is needed to board any BT vehicle.

Tips for reading the schedule:

  • Stops are listed in the order serviced, however, not all stops are listed.
  • All stops listed on the PDF schedule are time checks. Buses do not leave these stops before the posted time.
  • A yellow triangle represents a time check, a location where the bus does not leave before the designated time.
  • Some areas have stops along both sides of the street.

Deviation stops

  • The Explorer Blue and Green routes may deviate off the route to drop off or pick up passengers as long as the deviation meets certain criteria.
  • Passengers may request a deviation stop in two ways:
    • After boarding - ask the operator to request approval for a deviation stop.
    • Before boarding, e.g. when the location begins off the route - call BT two hours in advance of the desired pickup time, and request a deviation stop.

Requests are considered on a first come, first served basis, and will be approved if:

  1. The requested stop is an approved location
  2. The deviation will take not more than five minutes
  3. The deviation will not result in the route being late.

To request a deviation please call two hours in advance on the day the deviation is being requested. Deviations can be requested between 7 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday by calling (540) 443-7111. 

Go Anywhere

Plain and simple, the Go Anywhere route will pick you up and take you anywhere within the Town of Christiansburg. Please visit the Hours of Operation page for service hours. BT is fare free, so no ID, pass or fare is needed to board any BT vehicle. Reservations are required.

Tips for scheduling a Go Anywhere trip:

  • Reserve your trip by calling (540) 443-7111. Reservations are accepted between 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Reservations are not accepted by voicemail.
  • Reservations can be made up to fourteen days in advance. All reservations are first come, first served, including same day reservations.
  • Cancellations must be made at least two hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time and can be left on voicemail.

Two Town Trolley

The Two Town Trolley provides an hourly connection between Blacksburg and the shopping district near the Uptown Mall in Christiansburg. This route is a semi-express service between the two towns. The bus makes multiple stops in Christiansburg and limited stops between Christiansburg and Blacksburg. The Two Town Trolley operates seven days a week.