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Lorton travel guide

Lorton Tourism | Lorton Guide

You're Going to Love Lorton

With a population of 18,610, Lorton is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lorton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lorton

Lorton in September
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lorton in September
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lorton

Plane

When flying to Lorton, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lorton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lorton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lorton to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Lorton is called Lorton, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lorton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 28 km from Lorton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lorton, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Lorton’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lorton, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lorton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lorton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lorton to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Lorton is called Lorton, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lorton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 28 km from Lorton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lorton, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Lorton’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Lorton

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Lorton

KLM
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Delta
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British Airways
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Iberia
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Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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LOT
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Malaysia Airlines
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JetBlue
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Frontier
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lorton

Most booked hotels in Lorton

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citizenM Washington Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1974 reviews)
$90+
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Holiday Inn Express Lorton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 990 reviews)
$102+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 534 reviews)
$129+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4736 reviews)
$108+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2826 reviews)
$127+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5082 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Lorton

Renting a car in Lorton costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Lorton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Kia Niro or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lorton, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lorton costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Lorton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Kia Niro or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lorton, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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