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The average train between Washington DC and Lorton takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Lorton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

49 min
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Subway

best
  1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway B
1h 51m
$6–10

Washington DC to Lorton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Washington DC and Lorton. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Lorton at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express48 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express49 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityVirginia Railway Express55 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington DC to Lorton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Washington DC to Lorton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 33 min.

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