There are 6 ways to get from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, train (Amtrak), subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from 2 to 2Fredericksburg Line
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VANew York
3h 25m$15–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Woodbridge Amtrak to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
3h 37m$16–235Line 371 bus, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G371
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformBl
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Take the bus from Main + 15Th to Broad & Shafer14 / ...
4h 9m$25–45Drive 87.7 mi
- Drive from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University87.7 mi
1h 32m$16–24Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to RichmondGreyhound US0670
4h 18m$23–49Train via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
4h 33m$18–249
Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Lorton Rd and Sanger St and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Springfield Bus Stop and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Lorton and Virginia Commonwealth University is 93 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $14 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $15 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 18m.
Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Lorton to Virginia Commonwealth University.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Woodbridge Amtrak to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $12–230 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- vre.org
Train from 2 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Woodbridge Amtrak to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
- 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
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- webcustomerservice@ridegrtc.com
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Main + 15Th to Broad & Shafer
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- More information at
- GRTC
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 Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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