There are 6 ways to get from Lancaster to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain
10h 11m$112–826Drive 271.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Lynchburgcar 271.8 mi
6h 3m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
12h 9m$51–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane PHL - ROA
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
9h 54m$115–529Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
10h 49m$122–266Bus via Fredericksburg
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fredericksburgbus
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
13h 44m$60–116
Lancaster to Lynchburg by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Lynchburg is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Lynchburg station. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Lynchburg Amtrak Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Lynchburg via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Lancaster and Lynchburg is 416 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Lynchburg without a car is to train via Washington which takes 10h 11m and costs $110 - $850.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Lancaster to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Lancaster to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Lynchburg is to train via Washington which takes 10h 11m and costs $110 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Lynchburg via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $29–55
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Fredericksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fredericksburg to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Lancaster to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Lynchburg is 273 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Lancaster to Lynchburg.
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