There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Lead to 2Fredericksburg Line
2h 26m$7–562Train, subway, line 371 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center PlatformB
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger St305 / ...
2h 34m$6–210Bus, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Springfield Bus StopGreyhound US0600 / ...
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook371
2h 38m$12–37Drive 56.8 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Lorton56.8 mi
1h 9m$11–15Train, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger St305 / ...
2h 54m$10–214
Baltimore to Lorton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Lorton is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Lorton is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Baltimore and Lorton is 61 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Baltimore to Lorton, including transfers.
Baltimore to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Lorton is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $7 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 371 bus, which costs $11 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to 2 via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and Lead in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Lorton @ Silverbrook via Springfield Bus Stop and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- vre.org
Train from Lead to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- vre.org
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Baltimore to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Lorton is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Baltimore to Lorton.
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