There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to Lynchburg by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
6h 40m$57–123Drive 188.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Lynchburgcar 188.9 mi
4h 1m$35–50Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
7h 24m$36–54Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane ORF - LYH
5h 25m$75–365Fly to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ORF - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 37m$117–418Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ORF - ROA
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
7h 3m$94–403
Chesapeake to Lynchburg by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Lynchburg is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Lynchburg is 240 miles. The road distance is 190 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Lynchburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Chesapeake to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Lynchburg is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $370 and takes 5h 25m.
Chesapeake to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Lynchburg is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chesapeake to Lynchburg.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dntc to Lynchburg Transit Center via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Richmond in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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