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How to get fromAlexandria to Amherstby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    4h 36m
    $63–142

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alexandria to Amherstcar car 160 mi
    3h 12m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to University Commuter Lotbus bus 612-War / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Washington
    5h 44m
    $35–63

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    5h 18m
    $76–340

  5. Bus via Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

    1. Take the bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay C to East Falls Church+Bay Cbus bus F20
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Piedmont Express
    5h 56m
    $32–40

Alexandria to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Alexandria, City of Alexandria, VA, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Sta. to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Pentagon Transit Center, Pentagon Metro, and Gainesville Park and Ride in around 5h 44m.

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