There are 4 ways to get from Lorton to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 32m$35–77Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 46m$17–39Drive 99.2 mi
- Drive from Lorton to University of Virginiacar 99.2 mi
2h 5m$19–27Line 371 bus, subway, fly
- Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
4h 3m$65–310
Lorton to University of Virginia by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to University of Virginia is to bus which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton to University of Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Lorton Rd and Sanger St and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Lorton and University of Virginia is 117 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lorton to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Lorton to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Lorton to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Lorton to University of Virginia is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Lorton to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Lorton to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to University of Virginia is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Lorton to University of Virginia.
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