There are 5 ways to get from Lorton to Colonial Heights by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Woodbridge Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 35m$77–121Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Avebus New York
4h 34m$18–50Drive 109.6 mi
- Drive from Lorton to Colonial Heightscar 109.6 mi
1h 55m$20–29Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmondbus Greyhound US0670
5h 28m$20–34Train via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 38m$62–107
Lorton to Colonial Heights by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Colonial Heights is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Colonial Heights is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton to Colonial Heights. However, there are services departing from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St and arriving at Colonial Heights via Springfield Bus Stop and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Colonial Heights station. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Woodbridge Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Lorton and Colonial Heights is 122 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to Colonial Heights without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Lorton to Colonial Heights, including transfers.
Lorton to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Lorton to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Woodbridge Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Lorton to Colonial Heights is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Woodbridge Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woodbridge Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- CoachRun
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lorton to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Lorton to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Colonial Heights is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Lorton to Colonial Heights.
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