How far is Washington from Lynchburg?

The distance between Washington and Lynchburg is approximately 249 km (155 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Lynchburg?

Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Lynchburg Bus Stop in Lynchburg.

Bus Washington to Lynchburg from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Lynchburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	4h 35m	2:40pm	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dulles Airport	3h 50m	2:40pm	Kemper Street Station	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Union Station	4h 55m	10:40am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	4h 20m	10:40am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	4h 35m	2:40pm	Kemper Street Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lynchburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lynchburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 43mAverage Duration

251 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $77	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $165	Average Duration3h 43m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Virginia Breeze

4.5/511 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Megabus

3.5/5411 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Lynchburg?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Lynchburg

A - Lynchburg Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA by bus

How far is Washington from Lynchburg?
The distance between Washington and Lynchburg is approximately 249 km (155 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Lynchburg?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Lynchburg Bus Stop in Lynchburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$37

11-19

$40

Today

$42

11-21

$42

11-22

$55

11-23

$64

11-24

$49

11-25

$48

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $37

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $37 to $64 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Virginia Breeze, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.