The average train between Washington DC and Lorton takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Lorton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Washington DC and Lorton. The earliest departure is at 1:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Lorton at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Lorton station via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Washington DC to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington DC to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Washington DC and Lorton is 26.9 km. The road distance is 36 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 34 min.