There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Appomattox by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
4h 9m$78–405Drive 168.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Appomattoxcar 168.9 mi
3h 39m$31–45Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
5h 32m$85–140Subway, fly
- 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 24m$102–373Bus via Farmville
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Farmville Walmartbus Virginia Breeze
5h 44m$61–73
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 39m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Appomattox is to subway and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $100 - $380.
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 4h 9m and costs $75 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Washington to Appomattox, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Appomattox is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 5h 32m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Appomattox is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Washington to Appomattox.
There are eight+ hotels available in Appomattox.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Appomattox, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $29–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- 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
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.html
- 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
- $22–340
- 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
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
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Farmville Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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