There are 7 ways to get from Herndon to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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 / ...
5h 10m$53–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
5h 22m$29–55Drive 162.1 mi
- Drive from Herndon to Lynchburgcar 162.1 mi
3h 23m$30–43Line 950 bus, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Elden St and Monroe St to Reston Town Center Metro Bay Kbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
4h 13m$40–287Bus via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Kemper Street Stationbus Piedmont Express
5h 48m$32–44Fly to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
4h 44m$82–345Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
5h 57m$63–325
Herndon to Lynchburg by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Lynchburg is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Lynchburg station. However, there are services departing from Center St and Locust St and arriving at Lynchburg Amtrak Station via Dulles - Kiss & Fly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Lynchburg via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Herndon and Lynchburg is 193 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Herndon to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Herndon to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Herndon to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Lynchburg is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Elden St and Monroe St to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Kemper Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Herndon to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Lynchburg Amtrak Station.
Herndon to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Lynchburg is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Herndon to Lynchburg.
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