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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lortonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 41m
    $36–648

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    5h 8m
    $21–47

  3. Drive 154.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lortoncar car 154.9 mi
    2h 59m
    $29–41

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus bus
    3h 57m
    $92–714

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 7m
    $46–99

  6. Bus via Washington, DC

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    5h 20m
    $51–121

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus bus
    4h 47m
    $357–768

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 45m
    $93–520

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

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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