There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Lorton by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
2h 58m$920–1,185Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
cheapest- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
3h 51m$52–305Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 50m$150–303Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Lorton VRE Bay Abus
11h 15m$75–121Drive 452.2 mi
- Drive from Boston to Lortoncar 452.2 mi
8h 30m$83–120Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 22m$97–891Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
9h 1m$129–872Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
12h 48m$73–147
Boston to Lorton by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lorton is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Lorton is to fly and line 371 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $900 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street and Lorton Vre Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Boston and Lorton is 423 miles. The road distance is 454.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Boston to Lorton, including transfers.
Boston to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Lorton is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Lorton @ Silverbrook via New York Midtown, Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street, and Lorton Vre Bay A in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- 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
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- vamoosebus.com
Bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Lorton VRE Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.vamoosebus.com/
- Economy
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lorton is 455 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Boston to Lorton.
There are 683+ hotels available in Lorton.











