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Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. 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 train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Lynchburg, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Kemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Lynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lynchburg, VA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Megabus to go to Lynchburg, VA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Megabus.
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