There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Lorton by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, line 371 bus
best- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
1h 43m$3–11Subway
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
1h 51m$5–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington DC to Lortontaxi 18.4 mi
20 min$55–65Drive 18.4 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Lortoncar 18.4 mi
20 min$4–5
Washington DC to Lorton by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Lorton is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Lorton is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Lorton. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at 2 via 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Washington DC and Lorton is 32 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Lorton without a car is to subway and line 371 bus which takes 1h 43m and costs $3 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Washington DC to Lorton, including transfers.
Washington DC to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington DC to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Lorton is 19 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Washington DC to Lorton.
There are 1190+ hotels available in Lorton.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center 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 Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
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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