There are 4 ways to get from Lorton to Washington DC by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
1h 1m$7–9Line 371 bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus 371
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
1h 26m$4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lorton to Washington DCtaxi 18.6 mi
21 min$55–70Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from Lorton to Washington DCcar 18.6 mi
21 min$4–5
Lorton to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Washington DC is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Washington DC is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Lorton and Washington DC is 22 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to Washington DC without a car is to subway which takes 1h 1m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Lorton to Washington DC, including transfers.
Lorton to Washington DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Lorton to Washington DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Washington DC is 19 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Lorton to Washington DC.
There are 1624+ hotels available in Washington DC.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 34 min.
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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