There are 8 ways to get from Bowie to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or train
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Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
5h 13m$93–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
6h 20m$32–63Drive 195.5 mi
- Drive from Bowie to Lynchburgcar 195.5 mi
3h 57m$34–49Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, 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
5h 33m$45–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
6h 5m$96–161Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
7h 25m$34–55Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, 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
6h 9m$98–399Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
7h 22m$80–374
Bowie to Lynchburg by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bowie to Lynchburg is to subway and bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bowie to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowie to Lynchburg station. However, there are services departing from Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln and arriving at Lynchburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bowie station to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton Amtrak Station and arriving at Lynchburg via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Bowie and Lynchburg is 190 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bowie to Lynchburg without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 5h 13m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bowie to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Bowie to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bowie to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bowie to Lynchburg is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 5h 13m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Bowie, MD, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Bowie to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Lynchburg Amtrak Station.
Bowie to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bowie to Lynchburg is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Bowie to Lynchburg.
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