Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC train

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Cheap train tickets from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Cheapest

$52

Average

$76

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

66 Northeast Regional

05:40PM3h48

Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA

09:28PMUnion Station, Washington, DC

$521One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

20 Crescent

09:41AM4h06

Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA

01:47PMUnion Station, Washington, DC

$701One-way

0 transfers

156 Northeast Regional

09:55AM3h56

Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA

01:51PMUnion Station, Washington, DC

$1071One-way

0 transfers

Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak 20 Crescent	09:41AM Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA	4h06	01:47PM Union Station, Washington, DC	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 156 Northeast Regional	09:55AM Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA	3h56	01:51PM Union Station, Washington, DC	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak 66 Northeast Regional	05:40PM Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA	3h48	09:28PM Union Station, Washington, DC	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Fastest Journey

3 h 48 m

Average

3 h 56 m

Trains per day

Distance

247 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Lynchburg, VA for Washington, DC every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

66 Northeast Regional

05:40PM3h48

Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA

09:28PMUnion Station, Washington, DC

$521One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

156 Northeast Regional

09:55AM3h56

Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA

01:51PMUnion Station, Washington, DC

$1071One-way

0 transfers

20 Crescent

09:41AM4h06

Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA

01:47PMUnion Station, Washington, DC

$701One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

Trains from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€16) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

153 miles (247 km)

Average train duration

3h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

$18 (€16)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 41m

First train

07:34

Last train

18:30

Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC trains

Find the best trains from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $24 (€21). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Lynchburg, VA and Washington, DC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Train information from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 3 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: $24
Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC.

Cheap train tickets from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC can start from as little as $18 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is $38 (€34); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is 3 h 41 min to travel the 153 mile (247 km) long journey, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC leaves at 7: 34 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC leaves at 6: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 3 direct trains from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Washington, DC from Lynchburg, VA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 30 PM.

A trip to Washington, DC from Lynchburg, VA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC by train is August.

You have options as you can travel between Lynchburg, VA and Washington, DC 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

Lynchburg

Washington

The major train station for departures in Lynchburg is Kemper Street Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kemper Street Station for your trip from Lynchburg to Washington.

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