There are 5 ways to get from Frederick to Lorton by train, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, subway, line 371 bus
best- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
3h 7m$7–21Bus, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus 371
3h 28m$10–22Drive 57.8 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Lortoncar 57.8 mi
1h 6m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Frederick to Lortontaxi 57.8 mi
1h 6m$130–160Train
- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Lead to 2train Fredericksburg Line
3h 21m$7–20
Frederick to Lorton by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Lorton is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Lorton is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Lorton. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Frederick and Lorton is 86 miles. The road distance is 58.2 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Lorton without a car is to train and subway and line 371 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $7 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Frederick to Lorton, including transfers.
Frederick to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Lorton train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Lorton is to bus and line 371 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $9 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $20 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Lorton @ Silverbrook via Washington Union Station, Springfield Bus Stop, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to 2 via Washington Union Station and Lead in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC eb
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- Virginia Railway Express
Train from Lead to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Virginia Railway Express
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Frederick to Lorton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Frederick to Lorton train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Lorton is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Frederick to Lorton.
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