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Commuting & Travel

Life and Leisure. Integrated.

The Lynchburg region is perfectly unified and connected, offering shorter commute times for easier access to a better quality of life.

Strategically positioned in the heart of the eastern seaboard, the region is one of the best places for Virginia commuters — offering seamless access to major metropolitan areas. All localities within the Lynchburg region can be reached in under an hour, with Lynchburg’s metropolitan core never more than a 30-minute drive away. For longer travel, the region boasts some of the best infrastructure in the U.S., while the Lynchburg Regional Airport offers quick check-in, fast TSA, and excellent customer service.

Top 5

State Highway Performance Ranking (Virginia)

24 Minute

Average Commute within the Lynchburg Region

68%

Of Greater Lynchburg Transit Company’s Fixed-Route Buses are Diesel-Electric Hybrid

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Major interstates in the Lynchburg region like east-to-west running I-64 and north-to-south running I-81 provide exceptional highway connectivity and road quality, evident by Virginia’s No. 4 highway performance ranking.

If you’re traveling locally, you’ll quickly get used to Lynchburg’s average daily commutes of just 24 minutes. Route 29 and Route 460 each play a vital role in connecting the Lynchburg region to nearby metropolitan areas like Washington D.C., offering two-lane sub-divided roadways that ensure safe, smooth, and timely transportation for residents.

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