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How to get fromPhiladelphia, PA to Lynchburgby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or subway

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  1. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    6h 47m
    $128–804

  2. Drive  313 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Lynchburgcar car 313 mi
    5h 59m
    $58–83

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    9h 2m
    $60–90

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    6h 18m
    $100–504

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    7h 26m
    $163–264

  6. Bus via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    9h 47m
    $78–153

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 20m
    $119–739

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    6h 32m
    $162–604

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train
    8h 4m
    $1,047–1,350

  10. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    4. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 44m
    $132–1,045

Philadelphia, PA to Lynchburg by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?

You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Lynchburg via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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