There are 6 ways to get from Potomac to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
5h 12m$59–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
6h 17m$33–60Drive 177.3 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Lynchburgcar 177.3 mi
3h 29m$33–47Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
5h 15m$43–280Bus via Lynchburg Transit Center
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
6h 37m$33–65Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 46m$85–348
Potomac to Lynchburg by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Lynchburg is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Lynchburg station. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Lynchburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Lynchburg via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Potomac and Lynchburg is 190 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Potomac to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Potomac to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Lynchburg is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $29–55
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Potomac to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Lynchburg Amtrak Station.
Potomac to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Lynchburg is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Potomac to Lynchburg.
There are 72+ hotels available in Lynchburg.