There are 4 ways to get from Lorton to Washington DC by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
1h$6–12Line 371 bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorton Rd and 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 23m$3–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lorton to Washington DCtaxi 18.6 mi
20 min$55–70Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from Lorton to Washington DCcar 18.6 mi
20 min$4–5
Lorton to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Washington DC is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Washington DC is to taxi which takes 20 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Lorton and Washington DC is 23 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 and costs $5 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Washington DC is 19 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Lorton to Washington DC.
There are 3111+ 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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