There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Altavista by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, fly
best- 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$87–348Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
6h 38m$35–287Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus Piedmont Express
6h 30m$37–43Drive 203.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Altavistacar 203.2 mi
3h 56m$38–54Bus via Lynchburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
8h$44–58
Washington to Altavista by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Altavista is to bus which costs $35 - $45 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Altavista is to subway and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $85 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Altavista. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at UVA Dialysis via Altavista Commons. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Washington and Altavista is 193 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Altavista without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Washington to Altavista, including transfers.
Washington to Altavista bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Altavista is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $290 and takes 6h 38m.
Washington to Altavista bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Altavista Commons Walmart station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Altavista is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Washington to Altavista.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Altavista, VA, USA?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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
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
- $19–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- 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
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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