There are 9 ways to get from Lynchburg to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Lynchburg to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 14m$56–111Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
5h$30–54Drive 175.1 mi
- Drive from Lynchburg to Washington DCcar 175.1 mi
3h 37m$32–47Fly Lynchburg Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LYH - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 2m$39–265Bus via Linton Hall
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Gainesville Park and Ridebus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to 14th St @ Independence Ave SWbus 611 / ...
5h 17m$35–58Train to Charlottesville, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 27m$82–333Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 33m$49–293Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 33m$64–338Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
5h 23m$160–717
Lynchburg to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lynchburg to Washington DC is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Lynchburg to Washington DC is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lynchburg to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg Transit Center and arriving at Springfield Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Lynchburg to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg and arriving at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Lynchburg and Washington DC is 177 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lynchburg to Washington DC, including transfers.
Lynchburg to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Lynchburg to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to Washington DC is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Lynchburg, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Gainesville Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $24–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Gainesville Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- omniride.com
Bus from University Commuter Lot to 14th St @ Independence Ave SW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://www.omniride.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lynchburg to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Lynchburg to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lynchburg to Washington DC is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lynchburg to Washington DC.
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