There are 3 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, subway, line 371 bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
3h 53m$17–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Woodbridge Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
4h 31m$54–87Drive 88.2 mi
- Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lortoncar 88.2 mi
1h 34m$17–24
Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Commonwealth University station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at 2 via 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Lorton is 145 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton without a car is to bus and subway and line 371 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton, including transfers.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Woodbridge Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton.
There are 512+ hotels available in Lorton.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Woodbridge Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Woodbridge Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–5
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