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How to get fromLorton to Potomacby train, subway, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lorton to Potomac by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from 2 to LeadtrainFredericksburg Line
    2. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center PlatformsubwayRd
    2h 16m
    $11–17
  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lorton to Potomaccar27.5 mi
    31 min
    $5–8
  3. Line 371 bus, subway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus371
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformsubwayBl
    3. Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NWbusD80
    2h 46m
    $9–17
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lorton to Potomactaxi27.5 mi
    31 min
    $80–100
  5. Line 371 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus371
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformsubwayBl
    3. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center PlatformsubwayRd
    2h 28m
    $8–20

Lorton to Potomac by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lorton to Potomac. However, you can take the train to Lead, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Rockville+Bay A, then take the bus to Falls Rd+River Rd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, I St NW+17 St NW, Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 2h 46m.

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