There are 5 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit CenterGreyhound US0600
4h 30m$28–35Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Alexandria to LynchburgNortheast Regional
4h 34m$24–274Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg166.2 mi
3h 21m$31–44Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)IAD - LYH
5h 5m$41–286Bus via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak StationVirginia Breeze
6h 15m$33–47
Springfield, VA to Lynchburg by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg is to bus which costs $28 - $35 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Lynchburg via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Springfield, VA and Lynchburg is 172 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $28 - $35.
The bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Springfield, VA to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Springfield, VA to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $28 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $280 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and Lynchburg, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $28–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Lynchburg twice daily. Tickets cost $22–270 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $22–270
- Business Class
- $80–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield, VA to Lynchburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Springfield, VA to Lynchburg train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to Lynchburg is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Springfield, VA to Lynchburg.
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