There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lorton by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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 Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus
4h 46m$118–712Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 371 bus
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - 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
5h 47m$93–562Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
17h 53m$117–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
19h 27m$395–608Drive 558.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Lortoncar 558.1 mi
10h 48m$102–148Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Lead to 2train
6h 6m$410–1,464
Indianapolis to Lorton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lorton is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lorton is to fly and line 371 bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis 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 19h 27m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lorton is 539 miles. The road distance is 561.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lorton without a car is to bus which takes 17h 53m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Indianapolis to Lorton, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lorton is to bus which takes 17h 53m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 19h 27m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Springfield Bus Stop, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 17h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Alexandria 3 times a week. Tickets cost $390–600 and the journey takes 18h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Railway Express
Train from Lead to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Virginia Railway Express
- Single Ride
- $6–10
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lorton is 561 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Indianapolis to Lorton.
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