There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Lorton by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 19m$148–1,312Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
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
5h 46m$50–804Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
14h 14m$109–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent
15h 4m$347–534Drive 595.1 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Lortoncar 595.1 mi
11h 10m$102–147Fly 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 11m$118–402
Atlanta to Lorton by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Lorton is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Lorton is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $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 @ Sanger St via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
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 4m.
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 14m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 19m and costs $140 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 14h 14m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 15h 4m.
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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- 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
- $100–650
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
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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