There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Lynchburg by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane ROC - LYH
5h 29m$94–492Drive 499.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Lynchburgcar 499.4 mi
9h 59m$92–132Train via Washington
- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain
15h 16m$196–523Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus
18h 25m$125–239Fly to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ROC - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 40m$133–545Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ROC - ROA
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
7h 6m$114–535Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
16h 5m$198–455Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
19h 5m$133–221
Rochester to Lynchburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Lynchburg is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Lynchburg is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Lynchburg station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Lynchburg Amtrak Station via Ithaca and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Lynchburg via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
The distance between Rochester and Lynchburg is 424 miles. The road distance is 502.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Lynchburg without a car is to train via Washington which takes 15h 16m and costs $190 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Rochester to Lynchburg, including transfers.
Rochester to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Lynchburg is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 15h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Lynchburg via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 15h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Rochester to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Rochester to Charlottesville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Ithaca station.
Rochester to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Lynchburg is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Rochester to Lynchburg.
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