What is the distance between Philadelphia and Lynchburg?

The distance between the two cities is 278 miles (448 km).

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

If you're headed to Lynchburg from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will depart from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Lynchburg Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Lynchburg from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lynchburg on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 25m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lynchburg on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 10m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 25m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	15h 50m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lynchburg on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 10m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 25m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	15h 50m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lynchburg on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 25m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	15h 50m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lynchburg on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	8h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 25m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Lynchburg on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	8h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 25m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 5m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h 55m	10:55am	Greater Lynchburg Transit	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 6 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

6h 22mAverage Duration

277 milesDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $168	Average Duration12h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $618	Average Duration6h 22m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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 Philadelphia and Lynchburg?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Lynchburg

A - Lynchburg Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Lynchburg, VA by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and 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

11/16

$66

11/17

$73

Today

$77

11/19

$56

11/20

$58

11/21

$71

11/22

$78

11/23

$77

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Lynchburg, VA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $91 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Lynchburg, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-19.