There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train via Lead
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Lead to 2Fredericksburg Line
3h 39m$24–641Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
4h 7m$23–315Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 13m$31–67Drive 154.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Lorton154.3 mi
2h 58m$29–41Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook
3h 44m$88–614Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0350
5h 46m$24–45Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)PHL - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook
4h 56m$275–667Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
4h 59m$89–780
Philadelphia to Lorton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lorton is to bus via Philadelphia which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lorton is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lorton is 155 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lorton without a car is to train via Lead which takes 3h 39m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Philadelphia to Lorton, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lorton is to train via Lead which takes 3h 39m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to 2 via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and Lead in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–260
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- vre.org
Train from Lead to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- vre.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lorton is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Philadelphia to Lorton.
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