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

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There are 8 ways to get from Gainesville to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    9h 13m
    $130–270

  2. Drive 401.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Lynchburgcar car 401.3 mi
    7h 20m
    $74–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    9h 53m
    $76–138

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ATL - CHO
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train
    6h 29m
    $141–512

  5. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ATL - ROA
    3. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 11m
    $102–452

  6. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ATL - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 5m
    $176–742

  7. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ATL - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 35m
    $223–282

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane CLT - LYH
    9h 47m
    $119–495

Gainesville to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Gainesville Station to Lynchburg once daily. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Lynchburg Transit Center via Gainesville and Charlotte Bus Station in around 9h 53m.

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