There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 22m$63–714Drive 123.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Lortoncar 123.2 mi
2h 52m$23–33Line 18 bus, train, bus, subway, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus 18
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
8h 24mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
8h 37m$25–53
Lancaster to Lorton by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Lorton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Lorton is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at 2 via 30th Street Station and Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Lancaster and Lorton is 263 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $60 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lancaster to Lorton, including transfers.
Lancaster to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Lorton is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to 2 via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Lead in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Lorton @ Silverbrook via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Springfield Bus Stop, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 8h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- redrosetransit.com
Bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Lancaster to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Lorton is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Lancaster to Lorton.
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