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How to get fromNew Orleans to Lynchburgby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Lynchburg by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane MSY - LYH
    7h 41m
    $104–554

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    19h 45m
    $142–271

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    23h 27m
    $310–650

  4. Drive 905.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lynchburgcar car 905.2 mi
    15h 8m
    $166–239

  5. Fly to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane MSY - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train
    8h 26m
    $161–632

  6. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane MSY - ROA
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    8h 48m
    $122–542

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSY - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train
    8h 34m
    $224–1,115

  8. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MSY - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train
    9h 36m
    $206–668

  9. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MSY - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain train
    10h
    $201–848

New Orleans to Lynchburg by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station and Charlotte Bus Station in around 19h 45m.

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