There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
4h 51m$97–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
6h 16m$29–52Drive 177 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Lynchburgcar 177 mi
3h 31m$33–47Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
4h 59m$46–307Bus via Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
6h 17m$31–57Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 30m$99–390
Bethesda to Lynchburg by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Lynchburg is to bus via Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda station to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Lynchburg via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Bethesda and Lynchburg is 182 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Bethesda to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Bethesda to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Lynchburg is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $29–55
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Bethesda to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Lynchburg is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Bethesda to Lynchburg.
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