How much does a train ticket cost from Lynchburg to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Lynchburg to Washington start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Lynchburg to Washington?

The average train journey time from Lynchburg to Washington is 3h 56m, covering a distance of 251 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Lynchburg to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lynchburg to Washington?

The earliest train from Lynchburg to Washington departs at 07:34. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Train Lynchburg to Washington from €16 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Lynchburg to Washington on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	17:40	Kemper Street Station	3h 48m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	No tags
Train	17:40	Kemper Street Station	3h 48m	21:28	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Lynchburg to Washington on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	17:40	Kemper Street Station	3h 48m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Lynchburg to Washington on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	17:40	Kemper Street Station	3h 48m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Lynchburg to Washington on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	17:40	Kemper Street Station	3h 48m	21:28	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Lynchburg to Washington on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:40	Kemper Street Station	3h 48m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	No tags
Train	11:17	Kemper Street Station	3h 58m	15:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Lynchburg to Washington on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:40	Kemper Street Station	3h 48m	21:28	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:41	Kemper Street Station	4h 6m	13:47	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Kemper Street Station	3h 56m	13:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	09:55	Kemper Street Station	3h 56m	13:51	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Lynchburg to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just €18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

3h 56mAverage duration

251 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€32 - €85	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€18 - €665	Average duration3h 56m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5749 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €18

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Lynchburg to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Lynchburg to Washington start from €18. The average price for this train route is around €23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lynchburg to Washington?
The average train journey time from Lynchburg to Washington is 3h 56m, covering a distance of 251 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Lynchburg to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lynchburg to Washington?
The earliest train from Lynchburg to Washington departs at 07:34. And the latest train departs at 17:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

22/01

€41

23/01

€41

Today

€33

25/01

€21

26/01

€21

27/01

€16

28/01

€16

29/01

€21

The cheapest trip from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of €16

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

You can expect to pay from €16 to €356 for a train ticket from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €16, which is on 2026-01-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC, US?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 35m	Avg price€40	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 56m	Avg price€23	Daily departures3

The best way to travel between Lynchburg, VA and Washington, DC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost €23 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from €18. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, DC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Lynchburg, VA to Washington, DC, US in about 3h 56m – that's the fastest way to get there!