There are 4 ways to get from North Carolina to Amherst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
6h 38m$71–177Drive 217.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Amherstcar 217.1 mi
3h 58m$40–58Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
6h 40m$47–96Fly, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane CLT - LYH
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus
5h 45m$58–399
North Carolina to Amherst by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Amherst is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Lynchburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from North Carolina station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Lynchburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between North Carolina and Amherst is 222 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Amherst without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from North Carolina to Amherst, including transfers.
North Carolina to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
North Carolina to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Amherst is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburg once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $9–35
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
North Carolina to Amherst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
North Carolina to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Amherst is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from North Carolina to Amherst.
There are 52+ hotels available in Amherst.