Big Island, Virginia
Big Island: a city in Bedford County, Virginia
About
Big Island is a city located in the county of Bedford in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Quick Facts about Big Island
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Bedford County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5338,-79.3598 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:42:04 (10th June 2026) |
| Postal code | 24526 |
| Weather | 86℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Island is located at 37°32'1"N 79°21'35"W (37.5337500, -79.3597500).
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Weather
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 7 mph SW
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely....
7-Day Forecast
Big Island zip code is 24526.
County name: Bedford, County
fips: 51019
Best Things to Do in Big Island
1James River Foot Bridge
Rating: 4.8 (143)
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Big Island, VA 24526, United States View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Island, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233301 | Randolph College | Lynchburg (VA) | 24503-1555 |
| 232609 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501-3113 |
| 232618 | Centra College of Nursing | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501 |
| 233611 | Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista (VA) | 24416 |
| 234137 | Virginia University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg (VA) | 24501 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Big Island, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Big Island.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Big Island Post Office | Big Island (VA) | 24526 |