Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

Showing times and prices for May 31

Cheapest

40

Average

49

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.

Amtrak
06:30PM3h30
Washington Union Station
10:00PMLynchburg
401One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Northeast Regional
08:05AM3h37
Washington Union Station
11:42AMLynchburg
541One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Northeast Regional
05:00PM3h47
Washington Union Station
08:47PMLynchburg
541One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 31
Amtrak Northeast Regional
08:05AM3h37
Washington Union Station
11:42AMLynchburg
0 transfers
Amtrak Northeast Regional
05:00PM3h47
Washington Union Station
08:47PMLynchburg
0 transfers
Amtrak
06:30PM3h30
Washington Union Station
10:00PMLynchburg
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

Showing times and prices for May 31

Fastest Journey

3 h 30 m

Average

3 h 38 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

247 km

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

Amtrak
06:30PM3h30
Washington Union Station
10:00PMLynchburg
401One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Northeast Regional
08:05AM3h37
Washington Union Station
11:42AMLynchburg
541One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak Northeast Regional
05:00PM3h47
Washington Union Station
08:47PMLynchburg
541One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA

distanceDistance153 miles (247 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 47 min
priceAverage train ticket price$18 (€16)
frequencyTrain frequency2 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 2 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesAmtrak

Trains from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA cover the 153 miles (247 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 47 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $18 (€16), but the average price of train tickets is $18 (€16).

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

For as little as $18 (€16) you can travel by train to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Amtrak

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA.

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

  • Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: $18
  • Amtrak frequency: 1 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.
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If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA trains for as little as $18 (€16)  in the next 7 days.
If you’re looking to buy your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train price to come in at an average of $18 (€16)  one way.
The Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train distance is approximately 153 miles (247 km).
While the time it takes to travel 153 miles (247 km) to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train journey time is on average 3 h 47 min.
For the route from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Washington, DC and Lynchburg, VA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The average number of trains departing Washington, DC for Lynchburg, VA is 2 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
You can take the earliest train from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA at 8: 49 PM   or take the last train from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA leaving at 8: 49 PM. Look for the latest Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this trip.
If you book the Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA train within the next 7 days, you can find one way tickets to cost on average $18 (€16). However, booking your train ticket in advance gives you access to the best prices for trains to Lynchburg, VA from Washington, DC. Look out for train tickets for this trip to go on sale a few months before your planned departure date to find the best deals.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Washington, DC
The major railway station for departures from Washington, DC is Union Station. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your journey between Washington, DC and Lynchburg, VA.
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Mon - Fri: 04: 30 - 22: 00 | Sat - Sun: 05: 00 - 22: 00
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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
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