Rome2Rio

How to get fromLorton to Durhamby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Durham

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Lorton to Durham by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 371 bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    4h 40m
    $562–1,216

  2. Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus bus New York
    8h 26m
    $32–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    7h 52m
    $81–198

  4. Drive  239.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lorton to Durhamcar car 239.4 mi
    4h 3m
    $44–64

  5. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from 2 to Leadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 17m
    $155–875

  6. Line 371 bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 39m
    $62–386

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 32m
    $178–1,030

  8. Line 371 bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $133–680

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    8h 28m
    $42–74

Lorton to Durham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lorton to Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Alternatively, CoachRun operates a bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 5h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There