There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Lorton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ATL - DCA
4h 14m$138–1,312Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway, line 371 bus
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ATL - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
5h 49m$50–1,114Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
14h 43m$103–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent
15h 5m$169–370Drive 595.1 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Lortoncar 595.1 mi
11h 10m$109–157Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 371 bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ATL - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
5h 13m$118–402Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670
16h 4m$106–170
Atlanta to Lorton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Lorton is to bus via Petersburg which costs $100 - $170 and takes 16h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Lorton is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $130 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Atlanta and Lorton is 581 miles. The road distance is 598.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Lorton without a car is to bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Atlanta to Lorton, including transfers.
Atlanta to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Lorton is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $130 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 14h 43m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Atlanta to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Lorton is 599 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Atlanta to Lorton.
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