What is the travel distance from Richmond to Lynchburg?

Richmond and Lynchburg are 94 miles (151 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Lynchburg start their journey at Main Street Station and wind up at Lynchburg Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Richmond to Lynchburg from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Richmond to Lynchburg on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	9h 40m	10:40am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Richmond	9h	10:40am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:40am	Richmond	9h	10:40am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Richmond	9h	10:40am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	9h 15m	10:40am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Lynchburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lynchburg. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 5mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $132	Average Duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $930	Average Duration10h 54m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 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.

Greyhound Richmond Lynchburg recent customer reviews

the bus broke down, we had to wait another hour is charlottesville; other passengers were stinky and loud.

Rosana F.

September 7, 2019

Very professional

Jean Pierre N.

May 15, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Lynchburg?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Lynchburg

A - Lynchburg Bus Stop

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

What is the travel distance from Richmond to Lynchburg?
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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

11/13

$63

11/14

$57

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11/16

$57

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11/19

$41

11/20

$49

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Lynchburg, VA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $214 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Lynchburg, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak 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.