What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Lorton?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Lorton is to bus and subway and line 371 bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Lorton?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Lorton is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Lorton?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Lorton. However, there are services departing from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb and arriving at Lorton @ Silverbrook via 13 St NW+G St NW, Washington Union Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Columbia to Lorton?

The distance between Columbia and Lorton is 55 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Lorton without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Lorton without a car is to bus and subway and line 371 bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Lorton?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Columbia to Lorton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Lorton bus from?

Columbia to Lorton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb station.

Where does the Columbia to Lorton bus arrive?

Columbia to Lorton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at 13TH ST & H ST NW sb station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Lorton?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Lorton is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Columbia to Lorton.

Where can I stay near Lorton?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lorton.

Columbia to Lorton - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, line 371 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Lorton by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus, subway, line 371 bus
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1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus 325
2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus 371
2h 39m
$5–9
Drive 46 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Lortoncar 46 mi
1h 2m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Lortontaxi 46 mi
1h 2m
$130–160
Bus, line 371 bus via 13TH ST & H ST NW sb
1. Take the bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus 325
2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus 371
3h 38m
$8–14
Bus, line 371 bus
1. Take the bus from COLUMBIA MALL & SOUTH RING RD eb to INDEPENDENCE AVE & 4TH & 3RD ST SW ebbus 305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
3h 49m
$5–10

Columbia to Lorton by bus and subway

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Distance: 55.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to Lorton @ Silverbrook via 13TH ST & H ST NW sb, 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Springfield Bus Stop, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 3h 38m.

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