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

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      train train 6h 22m • Direct

  2. Drive  313 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lynchburgcar car 313 mi
    5h 59m
    $54–78

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    8h 55m
    $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 15m
    $120–604

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    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 28m
    $126–783

  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 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 30m
    $182–734

  8. 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 30m
    $134–889

  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
    7h 58m
    $187–800

  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 24m
    $130–1,034

Philadelphia to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 6h 22m. 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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