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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $809.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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$80 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $809 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - 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 Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $80 (€67).
A bus is $760 (€638) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $809 (€679).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
Flight takes on average 6h 47m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€67) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$43 (-€36). The journey takes 3h 57m 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.
5:45 AM 4h35 Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA 10:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:45 AM 4h35 Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA 10:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
09:30 AM 4h30 Lynchburg, VA 2:00 PM Washington, DC $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $80 (€67).
A bus is $760 (€638) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $809 (€679).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
Flight takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 24 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 Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 1 direct flights per day with United.
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