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How to get fromCharleston to Lynchburgby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    10h 49m
    $171–336

  2. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane CHS - LYH
    6h 36m
    $53–313

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    14h 57m
    $111–235

  4. Drive 366.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lynchburgcar car 366.3 mi
    7h 28m
    $67–97

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    15h 33m
    $79–154

  6. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane CHS - ROA
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    8h 6m
    $70–347

  7. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CHS - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 18m
    $147–650

  8. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 18m
    $486–1,183

Charleston to Lynchburg by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lynchburg via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Greensboro in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) 5 times a day.

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