There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) by subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
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Subway, line 371 bus
best- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center PlatformB
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Park & Ride371
2h 5m$5–17Bus, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus StopGreyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Station Blvd and Grandwind Dr305 / ...
2h 33m$10–18Drive 25.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE)25.4 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE)25.4 mi
35 min$75–95Subway, train
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center PlatformR
- Take the train from Lead to 2Fredericksburg Line
2h 32m$7–12
Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE). However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Lorton Station (VRE) is 41 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) without a car is to subway and line 371 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $5 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE), including transfers.
Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.
Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE) is 26 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Silver Spring to Lorton Station (VRE).
There are 694+ hotels available in Lorton Station (VRE).
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Lorton Station (VRE), VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Lorton Station (VRE) via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Springfield Bus Stop, Franconia-Springfield Metro, and Lorton Station Blvd and Grandwind Dr in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- $2–7
- 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
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- vre.org
Train from Lead to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- vre.org
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Station Blvd and Grandwind Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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