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 Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 4m$30–73Drive 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 Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 Alexandria 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 642+ 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 Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $26–65 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
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
- 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
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