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

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    9h 31m
    $120–253

  2. Drive 294.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Lynchburgcar car 294.4 mi
    5h 18m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 58m
    $76–130

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane CAE - LYH
    6h 51m
    $104–704

Columbia to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Lynchburg via Cary and Greensboro in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Lynchburg Transit Center via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 10h 58m.

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