There are 6 ways to get from Newport News to Lynchburg by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
6h 11m$43–87Drive 178.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport News to Lynchburgcar 178.9 mi
3h 27m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
9h 13m$102–232Fly from Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane ORF - LYH
5h 42m$122–405Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
7h 42m$33–58Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane PHF - LYH
6h 58m$59–344
Newport News to Lynchburg by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Lynchburg is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, Williamsburg Bus Stop and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Lynchburg via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Newport News and Lynchburg is 205 miles. The road distance is 180 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Lynchburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Newport News to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Newport News to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Lynchburg is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $410 and takes 5h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Lynchburg via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, and Alexandria in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Newport News to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Lynchburg is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Newport News to Lynchburg.
There are 71+ hotels available in Lynchburg.