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How to get fromWashington to Amherstby bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Amherst by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from DC Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Virginia Breeze
    4h 5m
    $27–55

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    4h 55m
    $65–149

  3. Drive 163 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Amherstcar car 163 mi
    3h 11m
    $30–43

  4. Subway, fly, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    4h 51m
    $71–331

  5. Bus via Linton Hall

    1. Take the bus from 19th Street NW @ E St NW to University Commuter Lotbus bus 611 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Washington / ...
    4h 30m
    $33–61

  6. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Piedmont Express
    5h 7m
    $30–38

Washington to Amherst by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Megabus operates a bus from DC Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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