There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
3h 44m$80–144Drive 186.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Forestcar 186.5 mi
3h 47m$34–50Bus via Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
6h 1m$39–66Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
3h 9m$60–311Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
6h 21m$38–67Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
5h 3m$211–942Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 17m$105–373
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Forest is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Forest is to subway and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Forest. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Enterprise Dr. & Annjo Ct. via Bay 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Forest. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lynchburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Washington and Forest is 182 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Forest without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Washington to Forest, including transfers.
Washington to Forest bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Forest is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Lynchburg Amtrak Station, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Forest, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $29–55
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Forest bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Lynchburg Amtrak Station.
Washington to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Forest is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Washington to Forest.
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