There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
3h 30m$95–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus Washington
4h 35m$30–55Drive 177.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Lynchburgcar 177.2 mi
3h 31m$31–44Fly 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
4h 44m$160–597Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Kemper Street Stationbus Piedmont Express
5h 37m$32–43Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
4h 32m$44–315Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 8m$97–398
Washington to Lynchburg by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lynchburg is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lynchburg is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $95 - $150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Lynchburg Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Lynchburg. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Washington and Lynchburg is 173 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lynchburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $95 - $150.
The train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Washington to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Lynchburg is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 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. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $29–55
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Kemper Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Lynchburg Amtrak Station.
Washington to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lynchburg is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Washington to Lynchburg.
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