There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
4h 57m$93–144Drive 157.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Lynchburgcar 157.1 mi
3h 23m$29–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
5h 52m$32–54Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
4h 32m$46–317Bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
6h 28m$30–55Fly to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 8m$99–390
Fairfax to Lynchburg by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Lynchburg is to bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Vienna Metro South Bay P and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Lynchburg via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Fairfax and Lynchburg is 185 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Fairfax to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Fairfax to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Lynchburg is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Fairfax to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Lynchburg is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Fairfax to Lynchburg.
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