What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Lorton?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lorton is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $160 and takes 13h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Lorton?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Lorton is to fly and line 371 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $490 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Lorton?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Lorton?

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 51m.

How far is it from Boston to Lorton?

The distance between Boston and Lorton is 423 miles. The road distance is 454.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Lorton without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Lorton?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Boston to Lorton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lorton bus from?

Boston to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lorton train from?

Boston to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Lorton?

The best way to get from Boston to Lorton is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Boston to Lorton bus arrive?

Boston to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Boston to Lorton train arrive?

Boston to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Lorton?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lorton is 455 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Boston to Lorton.

Where can I stay near Lorton?

There are 615+ hotels available in Lorton.

Boston to Lorton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, line 371 bus, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Lorton by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
2h 58m
$497–1,187
Bus via New York (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
13h 18m
$73–151
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 51m
$146–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
12h 3m
$76–148
Drive 452.2 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Lortoncar 452.2 mi
8h 30m
$83–120
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
3h 48m
$510–1,083
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 13m
$149–1,517
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
9h 3m
$124–874

Boston to Lorton by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 420.4 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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