There are 5 ways to get from Lorton to Towson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from 2 to Leadtrain Fredericksburg Line
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2h 31m$10–615Subway, train, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wbbus
3h 16m$9–612Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nbbus CityLink RED
4h 27m$12–23Drive 64.8 mi
- Drive from Lorton to Towsoncar 64.8 mi
1h 28m$12–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandria to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wbbus CityLink GREEN
4h 9m$19–44
Lorton to Towson by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Towson is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Towson is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton to Towson. However, there are services departing from Lorton Rd and Sanger St and arriving at YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Springfield Bus Stop, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Towson. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Lutherville via Washington Union Station and Mt. Royal / MICA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Lorton and Towson is 71 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to Towson without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $9 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Lorton to Towson, including transfers.
Lorton to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Lorton to Towson train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from 2 station.
The best way to get from Lorton to Towson is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $9 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $23 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Towson, MD, USA?
You can take a train from 2 to Lutherville via Lead, Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station, and Mt. Royal / MICA in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G, Springfield Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Railway Express
Train from 2 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Virginia Railway Express
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BALTIMORE ST & EUTAW ST fs eb to YORK RD & PENNSYLVANIA AVE nb
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb to JOPPA RD & VIRGINIA AVE wb
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Lorton to Towson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Lorton to Towson train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, arrive at Lead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Towson is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Lorton to Towson.
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