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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 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 Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $195 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $237 (€193).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 5:50 AM5h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:55 AMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 AM5h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:55 AMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA50388:15 AM1h05Dulles International Airport9:20 AMLynchburg$1051One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 151 Northeast Regional7:30 AM3h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:22 AMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$531One-way0 transfers
- 145 Northeast Regional5:00 PM3h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:50 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$961One-way0 transfers
- 19 Crescent6:30 PM3h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$1111One-way0 transfers
010:05 AM4h35Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC2:40 PMLynchburg, VA$611One-way0 transfers
- UA1738 · UA607310:15 PM21h23Dulles International Airport7:38 PMLynchburg$4901One-way1 transfer
- UA2331 · UA60731:15 PM6h23Dulles International Airport7:38 PMLynchburg$5371One-way1 transfer
- UA511 · UA60731:00 PM6h38Ronald Reagan National Airport7:38 PMLynchburg$5371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $195 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $237 (€193).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Lynchburg.
- 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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