How to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 153 miles (247 km)

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€41

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€39

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4h 21m

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3h 51m

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4h 55m

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4h 25m

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from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

How to get from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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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.

Greyhound
05:45AM4h35
Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA
10:20AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$521One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
05:45AM4h35
Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA
10:20AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
05:40PM3h48
Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA
09:28PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$731One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak20 Crescent
09:41AM4h06
Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA
01:47PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$731One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
11:17AM3h58
Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA
03:15PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$731One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
09:30AM4h30
Lynchburg, VA
02:00PMWashington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC
$831One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC 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 Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lynchburg, VA and Washington, DC including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 3h 48m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is approximately 153 miles (247 km).
The average frequency per day from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lynchburg, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Megabus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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