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How to get fromWashington DC to Lynchburgby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    4h 48m
    $52–113

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    6h 12m
    $29–58

  3. Bus via Linton Hall

    1. Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to University Commuter Lotbus bus 612-War / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Washington
    5h 32m
    $35–61

  4. Drive 177.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Lynchburgcar car 177.2 mi
    3h 31m
    $33–47

  5. Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    4h 43m
    $39–275

  6. Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train
    5h 14m
    $81–343

  7. Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    3. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    6h 28m
    $63–323

Washington DC to Lynchburg by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Lynchburg Amtrak Station via 14th St @ Independence Ave SW and Gainesville Park and Ride in around 5h 32m.

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