There are 8 ways to get from Lynchburg to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, 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 Lynchburg to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 23m$94–143Drive 158.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lynchburg to Fairfaxcar 158.6 mi
3h 20m$29–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
5h 31m$32–49Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport, subway
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LYH - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 48m$51–348Bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Lynchburg
5h 45m$31–56Train to Charlottesville, fly
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
4h 17m$107–417Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
5h 25m$62–374Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
6h 23m$75–437
Lynchburg to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lynchburg to Fairfax is to bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lynchburg to Fairfax is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lynchburg to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg Transit Center and arriving at Vienna Metro South Bay R via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Lynchburg to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Lynchburg and Fairfax is 185 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lynchburg to Fairfax, including transfers.
Lynchburg to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Lynchburg to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to Fairfax is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Lynchburg, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lynchburg to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Lynchburg to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lynchburg to Fairfax is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Lynchburg to Fairfax.
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