There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Lorton by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 371 bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
3h 29m$20–36Drive 88.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Lortoncar 88.1 mi
1h 32m$17–24Train, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
3h 47m$38–79Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 8m$19–40
Richmond to Lorton by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Lorton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Lorton is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Lorton Rd and Sanger St via Franconia-Springfield Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Richmond and Lorton is 136 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Lorton without a car is to bus and line 371 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Richmond to Lorton, including transfers.
Richmond to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Lorton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Lorton is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Richmond to Lorton.
There are 571+ hotels available in Lorton.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Richmond to Lorton Rd and Sanger St via Arlington, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, and Franconia-Springfield Metro in around 3h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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