There are 4 ways to get from Lynchburg to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 25m$30–55Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
cheapest- Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Lynchburg
1h 44m$9–15Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
1h 35m$10–17Drive 62.6 mi
- Drive from Lynchburg to University of Virginiacar 62.6 mi
1h 18m$12–17
Lynchburg to University of Virginia by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lynchburg to University of Virginia is to bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lynchburg to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lynchburg Transit Center and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lynchburg and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Lynchburg and University of Virginia is 61 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $30 - $55.
The train from Lynchburg to Charlottesville takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Lynchburg to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Lynchburg to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
The best way to get from Lynchburg to University of Virginia is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Lynchburg, VA, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–40
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $14–40
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- VirginiaBreeze@drpt.virginia.gov
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Lynchburg to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Lynchburg to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lynchburg to University of Virginia is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Lynchburg to University of Virginia.
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