There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Altavista by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
4h 16m$82–347Drive 203.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Altavistacar 203.2 mi
3h 56m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus Virginia Breeze
5h 16m$47–55Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
3h 20m$92–358Bus via Lynchburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
6h 51m$55–78Subway, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
- Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Altavistataxi
4h 21m$162–448Subway, fly to Charlottesville, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center to Altavista Commons Walmartbus
6h 10m$97–351
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Altavista is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Altavista is to subway and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $90 - $360.
The distance between Washington and Altavista is 198 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Altavista without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $80 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Washington to Altavista, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Altavista is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $80 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 16m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Altavista is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Washington to Altavista.
There are 18+ hotels available in Altavista.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Altavista, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg twice daily. Tickets cost $24–270 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. 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 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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 Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $24–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center to Altavista Commons Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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