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How to get fromPhoenix to Amherstby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Phoenix to Amherst by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane PHX - CHO
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    9h 48m
    $162–625

  2. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane PHX - LYH
    10h 25m
    $131–587

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 2h
    $415–650

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    2d 12h
    $1,377–2,271

  5. Drive  2,131.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Amherstcar car 2,131.9 mi
    34h 23m
    $390–562

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHX - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    9h 34m
    $168–635

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHX - ROA
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    12h 14m
    $151–585

  8. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHX - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train
    11h 5m
    $271–408

  9. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHX - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain train
    12h 33m
    $253–421

  10. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,431–2,377

Phoenix to Amherst by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,955.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) every 4 hours.

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