There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Appomattox by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, subway, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
3h 57m$112–181Drive 168.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Appomattoxcar 168.9 mi
3h 40m$31–45Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus Washington
- Take the taxi from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Appomattoxtaxi
4h 45m$98–141Subway, 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$97–353Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Farmville Walmartbus Capitol Connector
5h 54m$61–73Subway, fly to Charlottesville, train
- 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 train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 35m$136–408
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Appomattox is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Appomattox is to subway and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Appomattox. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Tolley Mart via Walmart Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Appomattox. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lynchburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Washington and Appomattox is 195 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Appomattox without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Washington to Appomattox, including transfers.
Washington to Appomattox bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Appomattox train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Appomattox is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $75 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Appomattox, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Farmville Walmart once daily. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $27–55
Bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Farmville Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Allied Cabs
- Phone
- +1 434-845-7039
Gray Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 434-845-4554
Yellow Cab Lynchburg
- Phone
- +1 434-846-8888
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Appomattox bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Farmville Walmart station.
Washington to Appomattox train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Appomattox is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Washington to Appomattox.
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