There are 3 ways to get from Greensboro to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Greensboro to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Amherst is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Lynchburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Lynchburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Greensboro and Amherst is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Greensboro to Amherst, including transfers.
Greensboro to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Amherst is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Lynchburg once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Greensboro to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Greensboro to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Amherst is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Greensboro to Amherst.
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