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Compare train and bus for Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA
How to get from Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 AM1h20Lynchburg, VA12:05 PMCharlottesville, VA$191One-way0 transfers
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10:45 AM1h20Lynchburg, VA12:05 PMCharlottesville, VA$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 AM1h20Lynchburg, VA12:05 PMCharlottesville, VA$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:45 AM1h20Lynchburg, VA11:05 AMCharlottesville, VA$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lynchburg, VA to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lynchburg, VA and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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