There are 11 ways to get from New York to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 44m$66–143Bus via Washington Union Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 20m$42–70Bus
- Take the bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Lorton VRE Bay Abus
5h 55m$50–69Drive 244.2 mi
- Drive from New York to Lortoncar 244.2 mi
4h 35m$45–65Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
4h 13m$926–1,637Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
6h 2m$67–147Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
4h 25m$91–621Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
4h 20m$919–1,628Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
5h 4m$575–1,539Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
5h 25m$65–433Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
6h 5m$117–777
New York to Lorton by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Lorton is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Lorton is to train and fly and line 371 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from New York station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via Lorton Vre Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between New York and Lorton is 254 miles. The road distance is 245.6 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Lorton without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 44m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from New York to Lorton, including transfers.
New York to Lorton bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, depart from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street.
New York to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Lorton is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 44m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Vamoose Bus operates a bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Lorton VRE Bay A 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
Bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Lorton VRE Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
- Economy
- $45–70
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Lorton bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, arrive at Lorton VRE Bay A station.
New York to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Lorton is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from New York to Lorton.
There are 647+ hotels available in Lorton.



