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

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

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 42m
    $21–648

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    5h 13m
    $43–95

  3. Drive 154.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lortoncar car 154.3 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 59m
    $104–761

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 7m
    $23–267

  6. Bus via Philadelphia (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0350
    5h 45m
    $23–46

  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 58m
    $317–667

  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 59m
    $99–880

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

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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