There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
1h 14m$28–45Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
1h 15m$8–14Drive 52.7 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Lynchburgcar 52.7 mi
1h 14m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Lynchburgtaxi 52.7 mi
1h 14m$130–160
Roanoke to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Lynchburg is to bus which costs $8 - $14 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Lynchburg is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roanoke and arriving at Lynchburg. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Roanoke and Lynchburg is 52 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $28 - $45.
The train from Roanoke to Lynchburg takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Roanoke to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Lynchburg is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $14 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Lynchburg twice daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Roanoke to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Lynchburg is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Roanoke to Lynchburg.
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