There are 5 ways to get from Towson to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Lead to 2train Fredericksburg Line
3h 1m$9–614Bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Archbus CityLink RED
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
4h 49m$15–25Drive 64.7 mi
- Drive from Towson to Lortoncar 64.7 mi
1h 27m$12–18Train, subway, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus 371
3h 17m$9–617Line 51 bus, train, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sbbus 51
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
4h 38m$11–222
Towson to Lorton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Lorton is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Lorton is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Lorton. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at 2 via Baltimore Penn Station and Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Towson and Lorton is 71 miles. The road distance is 65.1 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $9 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Towson to Lorton, including transfers.
Towson to Lorton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns station.
Towson to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Lorton is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $9 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lutherville to 2 via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Lead in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Lorton @ Silverbrook via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Springfield Bus Stop, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- vre.org
Train from Lead to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- vre.org
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb to MARYLAND AVE & OLIVER ST sb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- 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 Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Towson to Lorton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
Towson to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Lorton is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Towson to Lorton.
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