There are 5 ways to get from American University to Lorton by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the train from 2 to 2train
2h 15m$8–12Drive 20.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from American University to Lortoncar 20.9 mi
28 min$4–6Bus, subway, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNWbus D96
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
2h 19m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from American University to Lortontaxi 20.9 mi
28 min$60–75Bus, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus C51
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rdbus 371
3h 16m$6–11
American University to Lorton by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from American University to Lorton is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from American University to Lorton is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from American University to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from American University to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 2 via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between American University and Lorton is 27 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.
The best way to get from American University to Lorton without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 15m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from American University to Lorton, including transfers.
American University to Lorton bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW station.
American University to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to Lorton bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE station.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from American University to Lorton Rd @ Silverbrook Rd via Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Springfield Bus Stop, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 3h 16m.
Subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNW
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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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More Questions & Answers
American University to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between American University to Lorton is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from American University to Lorton.
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