There are 6 ways to get from Greensboro to Lorton by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
best- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
2h 45m$122–646Drive 264.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Lortoncar 264.3 mi
5h 30m$49–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
7h 5m$71–167Train, bus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
8h 10m$55–114Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 371 bus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
3h 49m$97–476Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 28m$51–85
Greensboro to Lorton by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Lorton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Lorton is to fly and line 371 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Greensboro and Lorton is 283 miles. The road distance is 265.9 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Greensboro to Lorton, including transfers.
Greensboro to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Lorton is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
Greensboro to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Greensboro to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Lorton is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Greensboro to Lorton.
There are 635+ hotels available in Lorton.






