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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 an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m 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 train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $38 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 3h 20m 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.
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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 AM4h55Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:45 AMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$351One-way0 transfers
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- 5:50 AM4h55Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:45 AMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
010:05 AM4h35Washington, DC2:40 PMLynchburg, VA$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus11:00 AM5h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:20 PMLynchburg, Kemper St (Lynchburg Transit Center), VA$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $113 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Lynchburg, VA costing on average $139 (€112).
Other travel options to Lynchburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 24 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Lynchburg.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lynchburg, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Megabus to go to Lynchburg, VA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Megabus.
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