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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 an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m 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 $77 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $145 (€121).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around $145 (€121) compared to roughly $24 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-120.10 (€-100.72). The journey takes 5h 59m versus 2h 7m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:15 PM2h40Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA3:55 PMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:15 PM2h40Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA3:55 PMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:15 PM2h40Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA3:55 PMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 40 Floridian · 147 Northeast Regional12:52 PM7h58Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:50 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$951One-way1 transfer
- 94 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent11:06 AM10h54Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$1671One-way1 transfer
- 98 Silver Meteor · 19 Crescent3:52 AM18h08Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$1761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA:
A bus is $77 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $145 (€121).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Lynchburg.
- 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, FlixBus to go to Lynchburg, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lynchburg, VA by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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