Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train from $18 (€16) with Amtrak

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Cheapest

$25

Average

$54

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

12:15PM3h40

Washington, DC

03:55PMLynchburg, VA

$251One-way

0 transfers

09:00PM3h47

Washington, DC

12:47AMLynchburg, VA

$831One-way

0 transfers

Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak	12:15PM Washington, DC	3h40	03:55PM Lynchburg, VA	0 transfersDirect
Amtrak	09:00PM Washington, DC	3h47	12:47AM Lynchburg, VA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

Showing times and prices for Dec 11

Fastest Journey

3 h 40 m

Average

3 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

247 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Lynchburg, VA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:15PM3h40

Washington, DC

03:55PMLynchburg, VA

$251One-way

0 transfers

09:00PM3h47

Washington, DC

12:47AMLynchburg, VA

$831One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

Trains from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. 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 44m

Cheapest ticket price

$18 (€16)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 30m

First train

07:34

Last train

18:30

Price information

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

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC from $19 (€17) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

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 to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

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

Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $19
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA 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 Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA.

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA can start from as little as $18 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA is $43 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC is on average 3 h 30 min for the 153 mile (247 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

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

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

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Washington, DC and Lynchburg, VA to compare what amenities they may offer.

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

A trip to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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

Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

Washington

Lynchburg

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

Union Station Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Address

50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States

Phone Number

+1 202 2891908

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00

Distance to city center

2 km

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.

Lockers

Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.

Dining

Shake Shack
McDonald’s
Starbucks
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Thunder Grill
Johnny Rockets
Jamba Juice
Ladurée Union Station
& many more

Accessibility

Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.

Hotel

Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
Phoenix Park Hotel
Kimpton George Hotel

Ticket Office

Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00

Public transit options for Union Station

Metro lines: Red
Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter