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How to get fromAmerican University to Lortonby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from American University to Lorton by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    3. Take the train from 2 to 2train train
    2h 15m
    $7–11

  2. Drive 20.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from American University to Lortoncar car 20.9 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway, line 371 bus

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNWbus bus D96
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus bus 305 / ...
    2h 21m
    $5–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from American University to Lortontaxi taxi 20.9 mi
    28 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus, line 371 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NWbus bus D90
    2. Take the bus from Dupont Circle to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus bus 371
    2h 43m
    $38–61

American University to Lorton by foot, subway, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from American University to Lorton @ Silverbrook via Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW, Dupont Circle, Springfield, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 2h 43m.

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