There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Forest by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
4h 20m$89–164Drive 195.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Forestcar 195.3 mi
3h 47m$36–52Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
6h 41m$49–76Fly
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane CLT - LYH
2h 57m$70–380
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Forest is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Forest is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Forest. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Enterprise Dr. & Annjo Ct. via Bay 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Forest. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Lynchburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Charlotte and Forest is 213 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Charlotte to Forest, including transfers.
Charlotte to Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Forest is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Forest, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburg once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Charlotte to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Forest is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Charlotte to Forest.
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