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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 12m
    $103–217

  2. Drive 221.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lynchburgcar car 221.5 mi
    4h 5m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 10m
    $62–114

  4. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane CRW - LYH
    6h 46m
    $85–447

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

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane CRW - ROA
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    6h 51m
    $98–475

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CRW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train
    5h 51m
    $150–728

Charleston to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Charleston Station to Lynchburg via Charlottesville in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center via Winston Salem(Trans Center) and Greensboro Bus Stop in around 11h 10m.

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