The average train between New York and Lorton takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from New York to Lorton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between New York and Lorton. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Lorton at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 46m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change

3h 46m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from New York to Lorton. However, there are services departing from New York station and arriving at Lorton station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
New York to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
New York to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between New York and Lorton is 356.5 km. The road distance is 391 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.