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How to get fromAmherst to Washingtonby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Washington by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to DC Union Stationbus bus Virginia Breeze
    4h 5m
    $27–55

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 13m
    $64–151

  3. Drive 161.2 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Washingtoncar car 161.2 mi
    3h 16m
    $30–43

  4. Bus, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h
    $73–323

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus Piedmont Express
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    4h 13m
    $31–37

  6. Bus via Linton Hall

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Gainesville Park and Ridebus bus Lynchburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to Virginia Ave @ 21st St NWbus bus 611 / ...
    4h 28m
    $33–56

Amherst to Washington by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Amherst, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Megabus operates a bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to DC Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 48m.

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