There are 3 ways to get from Charlottesville to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
1h 8m$19–40Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
2h 20m$11–20Drive 63.7 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Lynchburgcar 63.7 mi
1h 20m$12–17
Charlottesville to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Lynchburg is to bus which costs $10 - $20 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Lynchburg is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $19 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center via Charlottesville Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Lynchburg. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Lynchburg is 60 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $19 - $40.
The train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Charlottesville to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Lynchburg is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $20 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $10–19 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Charlottesville to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Lynchburg is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Charlottesville to Lynchburg.
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