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Compare bus and train for Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA
How to get from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 94 Northeast Regional · 171 Northeast Regional11:01 AM9h53Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:54 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 94 Northeast Regional · 171 Northeast Regional11:01 AM9h53Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:54 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 94 Northeast Regional · 171 Northeast Regional11:01 AM9h53Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:54 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 94 Northeast Regional · 171 Northeast Regional11:01 AM9h53Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:54 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$651One-way1 transfer
- 94 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent11:01 AM10h59Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$941One-way1 transfer
- 98 Silver Meteor · 19 Crescent3:52 AM18h08Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$1281One-way1 transfer
- 4051 AMTRAK · 19 Crescent12:00 PM10h00Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$691One-way1 transfer
- 4051 AMTRAK · 19 Crescent11:30 AM10h30Main Street Station, Richmond, VA10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Lynchburg, VA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Lynchburg, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lynchburg, VA by train.
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