DC → VA · about 156 miles
Washington to Lynchburg bus & train schedule
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, Amtrak and FlixBus run 31 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Lynchburg. The fastest takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:30 AM and the last at 6:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 31
- Fastest trip
- 3h 30m
- First departure
- 7:30 AM
- Last departure
- 6:30 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 | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 11:22 AM | 3h 52m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:05 AM | 2:40 PM | 4h 35m | Daily | Washington (Union Station) to Lynchburg (Amtrak Station) | Virginia Breeze Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:30 AM | 3:55 PM | 5h 25m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:00 PM | 8:50 PM | 3h 50m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 5:00 PM | 8:54 PM | 3h 54m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:30 PM | 10:00 PM | 3h 30m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Lynchburg | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Lynchburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Lynchburg
Return trip: Lynchburg to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Lynchburg?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Lynchburg?
The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Lynchburg?
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Lynchburg leave from Washington (Union Station).