How to travel from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA

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Compare train and bus 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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 92 miles (149 km)

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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA

Travel to Lynchburg, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA.

FAQs

You can get to Lynchburg, VA from Richmond, VA 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to Lynchburg, VA:

Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $32 (€29).

The quickest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA is by bus, which takes on average 2 h 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Train takes on average 8 h 4 min.

You should expect to travel around 92 miles (149 km) between Richmond, VA and Lynchburg, VA.

The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 5 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA:

    • You can travel by bus to Lynchburg, VA from Richmond, VA with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA tickets for $27 (€24) on Omio.
    • You can travel by train from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA tickets for $32 (€29) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Lynchburg, VA with Greyhound.

    Direct services to Lynchburg, VA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Richmond, VA to Lynchburg, VA often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Washington, DC, New York, NY, Roanoke, VA or Charlottesville, VA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Richmond, VA and Lynchburg, VA itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Lynchburg, VA and any of these top destinations today!
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