Via

usgb/ˈvaɪə/
preposition

By way of; through.

He came to the party via the back door.
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Physical Routes

Used when physically traveling through different locations to reach a destination.

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We reached the campsite via a scenic mountain pass.
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Unexpected Path

Implies a less common route or method was used, possibly surprising.

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She accessed the restricted section via an old service elevator.
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