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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 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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$38 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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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
151 Northeast Regional7:30 AM3h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:22 AMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:50 AM5h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:55 AMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA50388:15 AM1h08Dulles International Airport9:23 AMLynchburg$2441One-way0 transfers
Other options
171 Northeast Regional5:00 PM3h54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC8:54 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$731One-way0 transfers
19 Crescent6:30 PM3h30Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:00 PMKemper Street Station, Lynchburg, VA$1241One-way0 transfers
010:05 AM4h35Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC2:40 PMLynchburg, VA$711One-way0 transfers
UA4003 · UA2635 · UA50678:17 AM11h09Dulles International Airport7:26 PMLynchburg$7441One-way2 transfers
UA1738 · UA506710:30 PM20h56Dulles International Airport7:26 PMLynchburg$7541One-way1 transfer
UA4003 · UA1967 · UA50678:17 AM11h09Dulles International Airport7:26 PMLynchburg$8111One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA.

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, bus, and flight 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 Greyhound, Megabus to go to Lynchburg, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lynchburg, VA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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