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How to get fromGainesville to Lortonby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Lorton by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway, line 371 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent Stbus bus 622
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver 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 27m
    $14–19

  2. Drive 27.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Lortoncar car 27.4 mi
    37 min
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Lortontaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    37 min
    $60–80

Gainesville to Lorton by bus and subway

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Gainesville, VA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Lorton. However, you can take the bus to Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St, walk to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, take the subway to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Franconia-Springfield Metro, then take the line 305 bus to Lorton Rd and Sanger St. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Lorton in around 37 min.

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