There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 28m$29–865Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
7h 48m$44–91Drive 196.8 mi
- Drive from Princeton to Lortoncar 196.8 mi
3h 53m$36–52Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
5h 12m$107–604Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 14m$29–287Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
8h 53mLine 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
5h 42m$95–868Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
6h$232–508Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
6h 44m$105–707Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
6h 41m$280–872
Princeton to Lorton by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Lorton is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Lorton is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via New Brunswick, Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Princeton and Lorton is 201 miles. The road distance is 198 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Lorton without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 5h 28m and costs $29 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Princeton to Lorton, including transfers.
Princeton to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Lorton is to train via Philadelphia which takes 5h 28m and costs $29 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 7h 48m.
Princeton to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Lorton is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Princeton to Lorton.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to 2 via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, Trenton, 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Lead in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
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 Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $24–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–8
- 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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