What is the cheapest way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Lynchburg and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lynchburg station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg Amtrak Station and arriving at LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via University Commuter Lot and 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lynchburg and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Lynchburg to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg and arriving at DORSEY MARC nb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Lynchburg to Columbia?

The distance between Lynchburg and Columbia is 209 miles. The road distance is 205.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lynchburg to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $85 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Lynchburg to Columbia?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Lynchburg to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lynchburg to Columbia bus from?

Lynchburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Lynchburg Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Lynchburg to Columbia train from?

Lynchburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.

Train or bus from Lynchburg to Columbia?

The best way to get from Lynchburg to Columbia is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Linton Hall, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Lynchburg to Columbia bus arrive?

Lynchburg to Columbia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Gainesville Park and Ride station.

Where does the Lynchburg to Columbia train arrive?

Lynchburg to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Lynchburg to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lynchburg to Columbia is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Lynchburg to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 334+ hotels available in Columbia.

Lynchburg to Columbia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to DORSEY MARC nbtrain Marc
5h 39m
$85–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus 305 / ...
7h 42m
$30–53
Bus via Linton Hall
1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Gainesville Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to Virginia Ave @ 21st St NWbus 611
3. Take the bus from 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus 305 / ...
7h 30m
$37–60
Drive 204.5 mi
1. Drive from Lynchburg to Columbiacar 204.5 mi
4h 10m
$38–54
Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport, subway, bus
1. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LYH - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
6h 6m
$41–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus 305 / ...
6h 34m
$56–113
Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
6h 32m
$83–344
Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly, subway, bus
1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus
7h 37m
$56–305

Lynchburg to Columbia by bus and foot

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Lynchburg, VA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Lynchburg to Columbia via Washington Union Station and DORSEY MARC nb in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via University Commuter Lot, Virginia Ave @ 21st St NW, and 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb in around 7h 30m.

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