There are 4 ways to get from Lorton to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
3h 25m$19–287Drive 97.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lorton to Charlottesville97.2 mi
2h 2m$18–26Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union StationGreyhound US0600
4h 36m$24–79Line 371 bus, subway, fly
- Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)IAD - CHO
4h 12m$70–328
Lorton to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Lorton Rd and Sanger St and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Lorton and Charlottesville is 116 miles. The road distance is 97.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $18 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Lorton to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Lorton to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Lorton to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Lorton to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $18 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $80 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–75 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lorton to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Lorton to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Charlottesville is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Lorton to Charlottesville.
There are 115+ hotels available in Charlottesville.














