How to get from Philadelphia to Lorton
3 ways, 225 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 2h 31m | $34–184 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 4h 18m | $20–28 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 18m | $400–550 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:31 → 14:586h 27m · 1 changeAmtrak 79$48–142
- 08:31 → 14:195h 48m · 2 changesAmtrak 79$34–100
- 08:31 → 12:424h 11m · 3 changesAmtrak 79$35–99
- 08:49 → 12:574h 8m · 3 changesAmtrak 2103$35–99
- 08:49 → 12:423h 53m · 4 changesAmtrak 2103$35–98
- 08:51 → 13:384h 47m · directAmtrak 79$81–163
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Lorton?
- The fastest way is by train: about 2h 31m door to door. The straight-line distance is 225 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Philadelphia to Lorton?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $20. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Lorton?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 2h 31m. Fares run $34–184 across classes.
- How far is Lorton from Philadelphia by road?
- About 250 km, roughly 4h 18m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $20–28; tolls and parking are extra.