What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Lorton?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Lorton is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Lorton?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Lorton is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Lorton?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Lorton Rd and Sanger St via Franconia-Springfield Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Lorton?

No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Lorton?

The distance between Roanoke and Lorton is 239 miles. The road distance is 210.5 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Lorton without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Lorton?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Roanoke to Lorton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Lorton bus from?

Roanoke to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Lorton train from?

Roanoke to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.

Train or bus from Roanoke to Lorton?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Lorton is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Roanoke to Lorton bus arrive?

Roanoke to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.

Where does the Roanoke to Lorton train arrive?

Roanoke to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Lorton?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Lorton is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Roanoke to Lorton.

Where can I stay near Lorton?

There are 665+ hotels available in Lorton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Roanoke to Lorton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 3m
$75–150
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
6h 13m
$36–71
Drive 209.3 mi
1. Drive from Roanoke to Lortoncar 209.3 mi
4h 5m
$39–56
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, line 494 bus, line 371 bus
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
2. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus
3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus
4h 55m
$43–286
Train to Charlottesville, fly
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
6h 54m
$101–376

Roanoke to Lorton by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.3 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Springfield Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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