Transportation Services

Getting Around Lexington

Shuttle service from the Washington, DC and Roanoke, VA airports will resume for the 2020-2021 academic year. At this time, we do not have definitive dates set for the shuttle service.  We plan to have those dates by the end of May. Check this page often for updates and reservations.

Taxis:

Pickups to and from Roanoke may be arranged.

Buses:

  • The Maury Express: The Maury Express is a public transit service that serves Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riders pay a fare of 50 cents upon boarding, except Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute students, who ride free upon presentation of a valid student ID card.

Car Rentals: (Must return car to Lexington)

University Shuttle Services

W&L and Traveller Transit offers shuttle service for the 2019-20 academic year to/from the Roanoke Airport and the East Falls Church Transit Center in Arlington, VA., with easy connections to Washington DC and Baltimore area airports. Shuttles are available for current W&L students only (with certain exceptions). Students wishing to utilize the shuttle service must fill out the online reservation form to reserve a space. A shuttle fee of $15 is charged for each way. An additional $15 fee is added for any changes after the initial confirmation. All fees are processed through the Business Office on student accounts. Please be aware of the following:

  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours before the scheduled departure; failure to do so will result in a $100 cancellation fee each way.
  • To be guaranteed a seat, reservations must be made at least 72 hours before the requested shuttle departure.

Regional Transportation Services

Car Rentals: Roanoke Airport (Must return car to Roanoke Airport)

  • Avis: (540) 366-2436
  • Budget: (540) 362-1654
  • Hertz: (540) 366-3421
  • National: (540) 563-5050

Car and Limousine Services

Charter Bus Rentals