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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lorton to Potomac by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 2 to Leadtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3. Take the bus from Rockville+Bay A to Falls Rd+River Rdbus bus M82
    2h 9m
    $12–15

  2. Drive  27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lorton to Potomaccar car 27.5 mi
    31 min
    $5–8

  3. Line 371 bus, subway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus bus 371
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    3. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus bus M82
    2h 25m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lorton to Potomactaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    31 min
    $80–100

Lorton to Potomac by train, subway, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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 @ Sanger St to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 2h 25m.

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