What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Lorton?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Lorton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Lorton?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Lorton is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Lorton?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Sanger St via Harrisburg Bus Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Lorton?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Altoona to Lorton?

The distance between Altoona and Lorton is 278 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Lorton without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Lorton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Lorton?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Altoona to Lorton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Lorton bus from?

Altoona to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Lorton train from?

Altoona to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Lorton?

The best way to get from Altoona to Lorton is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $800 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Altoona to Lorton bus arrive?

Altoona to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Lorton train arrive?

Altoona to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Lorton?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Lorton is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Altoona to Lorton.

Where can I stay near Lorton?

There are 636+ hotels available in Lorton.

Altoona to Lorton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Lorton by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 29m
$42–82
Drive 172.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Altoona to Lortoncar 172.1 mi
3h 39m
$32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 31m
$57–121
Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, subway, line 371 bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
4. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
5h 17m
$65–350
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
8h 56m
$98–796
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, subway, line 371 bus
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
4. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
6h 11m
$49–327

Altoona to Lorton by bus and subway (Greyhound)

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Distance: 276.5 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Lorton Rd @ Sanger St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 8h 56m.

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