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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $42.
A train is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 20m 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 Washington, DC
How to get from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:35 PM5h40Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA6:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:35 PM5h40Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA6:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA60776:25 AM1h10Lynchburg7:35 AMDulles International Airport$4201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:45 AM4h35Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA10:20 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
09:30 AM4h30Lynchburg, VA2:00 PMWashington, DC$541One-way0 transfers
- UA5065 · UA273710:25 AM7h47Lynchburg6:12 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$6861One-way1 transfer
- UA5065 · UA155710:25 AM10h27Lynchburg8:52 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$6911One-way1 transfer
- UA5065 · UA175510:25 AM8h44Lynchburg7:09 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$7051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $42.
A train is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 22 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 Washington, DC 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 Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, Megabus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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