PA → VA · about 279 miles
Philadelphia to Lynchburg bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 24 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Lynchburg. The fastest takes 6 hours 17 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:57 AM and the last at 3:43 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 6h 17m
- First departure
- 4:57 AM
- Last departure
- 3:43 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM | 11:22 AM | 6h 25m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 AM | 3:55 PM | 8h 55m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Lynchburg Transit Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 8:50 PM | 6h 32m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 8:54 PM | 6h 36m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Philadelphia to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:21 PM | 8:50 PM | 6h 29m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Philadelphia to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:22 PM | 8:50 PM | 6h 28m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Philadelphia to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:38 PM | 10:00 PM | 6h 22m | Daily | Philadelphia to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 10:00 PM | 6h 17m | Thu from Nov 26 | Philadelphia to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Lynchburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Lynchburg
Return trip: Lynchburg to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Lynchburg?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 6 hours 17 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 28 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Lynchburg?
The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:43 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Lynchburg?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Lynchburg leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).