There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
4h 41m$47–111Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Lynchburgcar 135.4 mi
3h 9m$25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus Crx
- Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus 4
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
6h 28m$32–70Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
7h 20m$34–55
Raleigh to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Lynchburg is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center via Raleigh Bus Station and Greensboro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Lynchburg via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Raleigh and Lynchburg is 193 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Raleigh to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Raleigh to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Lynchburg is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Lynchburg via Greensboro in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lynchburg Transit Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Greensboro Bus Stop in around 7h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Raleigh to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Lynchburg is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Raleigh to Lynchburg.
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