Explore the Historical Charm of Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car from anywhere in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, you'll want to head towards the nearest major road. Start by finding your way to US-29 S. Depending on your exact location in the forest, you might need to navigate through smaller roads to reach US-29. Once on US-29 S, continue driving for approximately 30 miles. Look for signs directing you towards Lynchburg, VA. When you approach Lynchburg, take the exit for US-460 E towards Petersburg. After about 3.5 miles, take the exit for Poplar Forest Road. Turn left onto Poplar Forest Parkway, and you'll arrive at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, located at 1776 Poplar Frst Pkwy, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Note that parking is available on-site, but there may be a fee for parking depending on the time of year.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, the nearest major transit hub is in Lynchburg, VA. You can take a Greyhound or Megabus to Lynchburg from various locations. Once you arrive in Lynchburg, you can take a local taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) to reach Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest. The distance is about 8 miles from the Lynchburg bus station to Poplar Forest. Expect to pay around $15-$20 for a taxi ride. Make sure to check the local bus schedules as there might be limited public transport options directly to Poplar Forest, so rideshare might be the most efficient option.