There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Lead
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Lead to 2train Fredericksburg Line
4h 25m$59–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 28m$37–61Drive 235.7 mi
- Drive from Newark to Lortoncar 235.7 mi
4h 24m$43–63Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
3h 56m$908–1,615Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
5h 41m$60–135Bus via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
6h 38m$38–58Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
4h 34m$923–1,639Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 371 bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
5h$448–1,515Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
5h 16m$102–637Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
6h 23m$77–487
Newark to Lorton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Lorton is to bus via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Lorton is to fly and line 371 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Newark and Lorton is 234 miles. The road distance is 237.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Lorton without a car is to train via Lead which takes 4h 25m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Newark to Lorton, including transfers.
Newark to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Lorton is to train via Lead which takes 4h 25m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to 2 via Washington Union Station and Lead in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Newark to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Lorton is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Newark to Lorton.
There are 635+ hotels available in Lorton.


