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How to get fromVirginia Commonwealth University to Lortonby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, line 371 bus via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger Stbus bus 305 / ...
    4h 46m
    $19–32

  2. Drive  88.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lortoncar car 88.2 mi
    1h 34m
    $17–24

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 4m
    $32–73

  4. Bus, line 371 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Main + 15Thbus bus 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus bus 371
    5h 16m
    $20–35

Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to Lorton Rd @ Sanger St via Broad + Shafer, Main + 15Th, Richmond, Arlington, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $28–65 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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