There are 5 ways to get from Fort Meade to Lorton by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Odenton to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail
- Take the train from Lead to 2train Fredericksburg Line
2h 18m$17–28Drive 46 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Meade to Lortoncar 46 mi
57 min$9–13Train, bus, line 371 bus
- Take the train from Odenton to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus 371
2h 55m$15–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort Meade to Lortontaxi 46 mi
57 min$130–160Subway, line 371 bus
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
2h 37m$16–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Meade to Lorton is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Fort Meade to Lorton is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Meade to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Odenton and arriving at 2 via Lead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Fort Meade and Lorton is 45 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Meade to Lorton without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $17 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Fort Meade to Lorton, including transfers.
Fort Meade to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Odenton station.
Fort Meade to Lorton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Meade to Lorton is 46 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Fort Meade to Lorton.
There are 671+ hotels available in Lorton.
What companies run services between Fort Meade, MD, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Meade to 2 via Odenton, Washington Union Station, and Lead in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Odenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Odenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Odenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
Train from Odenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- vre.org
Train from Lead to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- vre.org
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
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
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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