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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $748.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$187 Average price | $748 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $187.
A bus is $663 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $748.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $187 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$114. The journey takes 6h 38m versus 5h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 AM 9h20 Lynchburg, VA 8:05 PM Philadelphia, PA $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 AM 9h20 Lynchburg, VA 8:05 PM Philadelphia, PA $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 AM 9h20 Lynchburg, VA 8:05 PM Philadelphia, PA $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:45 AM 16h25 Lynchburg, VA 2:10 AM Philadelphia, PA $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $187.
A bus is $663 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lynchburg, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $748.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lynchburg, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lynchburg and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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