How far is Washington from Lynchburg?

Washington and Lynchburg are 155 miles (249 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Lynchburg?

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Lynchburg leave from Union Station and arrive at Lynchburg Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Lynchburg from $27 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Washington to Lynchburg on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
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
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

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lynchburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lynchburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 43mAverage Duration

156 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $54	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $327	Average Duration3h 43m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Lynchburg?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Lynchburg

A
Lynchburg Bus Stop
825 KEMPER ST, 24501, Virginia

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Virginia Breeze

4.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Megabus

3.5/5412 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Washington to Lynchburg is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Lynchburg with Megabus. Tickets start at just $35, with an average price of around $45, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$34

11/25

$33

Today

$39

11/27

$35

11/28

$36

11/29

$43

11/30

$44

12/01

$42

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lynchburg, VA was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $104 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.