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How to get fromWashington to Altavistaby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Altavista by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    3h 16m
    $81–318
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus Piedmont Express
    6h 31m
    $37–43
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    6h 26m
    $65–125
  4. Drive 203.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Altavistacar car 203.2 mi
    3h 56m
    $38–54
  5. Bus via Lynchburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    8h 1m
    $47–79

Washington to Altavista by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Altavista, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmart once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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